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ST09 HAA

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 HAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,450 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 122,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,750 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,488 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor mounting bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 85,040 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,189 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,844 miles

Rear diff o/s/r drive shaft seal leaking.

all exhaust joints corroded.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage seized. (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear mud flap insecure.

Rear diff o/s/r drive shaft seal leaking.

all exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,722 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 55,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,895 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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ST09 HAA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST09 HAA, 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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What year was ST09 HAA registered?

ST09 HAA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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