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SL09 NRF

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,194 mi
Last recorded192,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 192,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 187,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 173,819 miles

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

engine management light is on.

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 23 May 2016 161,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs rusting across braking surface

emissions light on

Fail 20 May 2016 161,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken of exhaust (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both level sensor o/s/f arm adrift . (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs rusting across braking surface

emissions light on

Pass 21 May 2015 130,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 106,104 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on the inner surface

Fail 6 May 2014 106,104 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on the inner surface

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,313 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2012 69,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SL09 NRF is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL09 NRF, 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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SL09 NRF is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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