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SY09 WSE

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,513 mi
Last recorded125,513 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 WSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,513 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 123,953 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen washer nozzle partially blocked.

Fail 2 Jan 2021 123,953 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front windscreen washer nozzle partially blocked.

Seat belt buckle missing trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 116,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 115,986 miles

Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 111,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 104,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,195 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 WSE is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSE, 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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SY09 WSE is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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