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VN09 PXZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,985 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 117,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened active link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached active link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 112,802 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear auto levers snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in side wall ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,541 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 107,541 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,608 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 93,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,346 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2016 80,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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VN09 PXZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol 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 VN09 PXZ, 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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VN09 PXZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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