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AO59 NHC

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,409 mi
Last recorded87,409 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,409 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 62,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,501 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,988 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,097 miles

cut in near side front tyre side wall,

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AO59 NHC is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 NHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 NHC registered?

AO59 NHC is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is AO59 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 NHC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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