2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · H24 SBM
2009 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 90,575 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H24 SBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 90,575 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.
H24 SBM 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 (H24 SBM) between November 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H24 SBM Mileage History
- 06/11/202380,509 mi
- 12/07/202484,324 mi+3,815 mi
- 18/07/202484,325 mi+1 mi
- 10/07/202590,541 mi+6,216 mi
- 11/07/202590,575 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 5,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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