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WF09 UDU

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 UDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,086 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 111,281 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 111,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,778 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack play

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 83,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,261 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,731 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,987 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 UDU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WF09 UDU, 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 WF09 UDU registered?

WF09 UDU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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