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SY09 OXE

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,612 mi
Last recorded151,612 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 OXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 151,612 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 151,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 141,248 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 140,829 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,200 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 131,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 121,077 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyre side wall damage

underbody shields fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,815 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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SY09 OXE is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY09 OXE, 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 SY09 OXE registered?

SY09 OXE is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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