2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · NA09 YLH
2009 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 131,278 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA09 YLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/12/2024
- 131,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA09 YLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Forester (NA09 YLH) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NA09 YLH Mileage History
- 30/11/2021113,933 mi
- 09/12/2023120,353 mi+6,420 mi
- 09/12/2024131,278 mi+10,925 mi
Average of roughly 5,734 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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