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SY09 WRT

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 WRT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,435 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 94,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 78,821 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,057 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,023 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,480 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seatbelts not checkable due to luggage area full

Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,996 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 43,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,048 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,370 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 15,203 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 WRT is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

SY09 WRT is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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