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WF09 UDJ

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 UDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 120,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,160 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 106,157 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 99,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges. also worn/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 99,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ns rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges. also worn/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb b bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 86,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb b bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,262 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 75,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,919 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,747 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded/pitted.

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut -no bulges or cords exposed

Fail 15 Feb 2016 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc corroded/pitted.

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut -no bulges or cords exposed

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,172 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,297 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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WF09 UDJ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WF09 UDJ, 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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WF09 UDJ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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