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SK09 XBP

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,228 mi
Last recorded132,228 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,228 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2023 132,228 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,675 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 118,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front ball joint dust cover condition... almost split

Pass 18 Nov 2020 113,039 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Fail 18 Nov 2020 113,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2018 92,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested DIP BEAM IS INOP (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LOOK LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 83,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder 215 65 16 ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel flap release handle missing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 30,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,851 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SK09 XBP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK09 XBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK09 XBP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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