2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · J3 DSR
2009 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 70,501 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J3 DSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 70,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J3 DSR 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 (J3 DSR) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J3 DSR Mileage History
- 23/01/202359,619 mi
- 15/01/202464,241 mi+4,622 mi
- 22/01/202568,770 mi+4,529 mi
- 31/01/202568,773 mi+3 mi
- 22/01/202670,501 mi+1,728 mi
Average of roughly 3,630 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: Good
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