2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · E22 PAD
2009 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2009. Recorded mileage 98,835 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E22 PAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 98,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E22 PAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Forester (E22 PAD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E22 PAD Mileage History
- 07/03/202485,180 mi
- 26/02/202592,368 mi+7,188 mi
- 05/03/202592,479 mi+111 mi
- 05/03/202698,832 mi+6,353 mi
- 09/03/202698,835 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk3 (SH)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Boxer Diesel Crankshaft FailureSerious
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Factory self-levelling rear dampers lose pressure and leak, leaving the back of the car sagging when unladen and especially when towing or carrying weight.
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