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WO08 ALE

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,045 mi
Last recorded58,045 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO08 ALE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 55,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 51,926 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 45,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,574 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 36,394 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,859 miles

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

rear silencer trim insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,384 miles

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

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

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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WO08 ALE is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WO08 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WO08 ALE registered?

WO08 ALE is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WO08 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO08 ALE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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