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SY09 WSO

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 WSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,744 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,321 miles

exhaust centre section and tailpipe flanges worn very thin but not blowing at time of test.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,440 miles

exhaust rear section corroded thin

Fail 16 Jun 2016 92,440 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 80,762 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 80,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,610 miles

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

rear self level headlamp sensor arm broken but not affecting headlamp aim (does not have HID lights fitted)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,635 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 WSO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY09 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

SY09 WSO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is SY09 WSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 WSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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