CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP09 GPF

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,643 mi
Last recorded76,643 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 GPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Oct 2025 76,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,672 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,538 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,198 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar mountings slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,071 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,988 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear exhaust joints.

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,133 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,133 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,131 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted.

plastic under-trays fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n /s (8.2.3)

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front and rear (3.5.1g)

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

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

Under trays fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,067 miles

Covers sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine covers fitted.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n /s (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,142 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut,cords not visable

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,710 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP09 GPF is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP09 GPF, 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

How do I check the history of WP09 GPF?

You can check the full history of WP09 GPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP09 GPF registered?

WP09 GPF is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is WP09 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 GPF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP09 GPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP09 GPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.