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VO09 LSU

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 LSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,549 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 93,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 84,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,160 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,881 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 65,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,529 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,716 miles

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

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

both rear silencers to centre section flanges corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 38,818 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,815 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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VO09 LSU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO09 LSU, 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 VO09 LSU registered?

VO09 LSU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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