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WG09 HSV

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 HSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,598 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 124,598 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,084 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 101,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 89,308 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,447 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,763 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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WG09 HSV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG09 HSV, 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 WG09 HSV registered?

WG09 HSV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is WG09 HSV safe to buy?

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