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WJ09 TVO

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,921 mi
Last recorded137,921 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 TVO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 137,921 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 24 Jul 2024 135,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 124,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,676 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 120,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,016 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,090 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 28,090 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,881 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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WJ09 TVO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ09 TVO, 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 WJ09 TVO registered?

WJ09 TVO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is WJ09 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 TVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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