2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · WJ09 SDY
2009 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 104,988 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ09 SDY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 104,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ09 SDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Forester (WJ09 SDY) between September 2026 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
WJ09 SDY Mileage History
- 22/09/2026104,985 mi
- 25/09/2026104,988 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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