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AU59 PVP

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,871 mi
Last recorded145,871 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 PVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 145,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff support bar bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2024 141,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 137,385 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 137,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 132,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 128,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,059 miles

EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES OF CAR ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER D BUSHES BOTH HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 109,181 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight wear and movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres are perished and cracked and wearing on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust system centre to rear joints badly corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 109,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and both smearing (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight wear and movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres are perished and cracked and wearing on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust system centre to rear joints badly corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 101,930 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 94,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 28 May 2015 85,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,798 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking slighty

Fail 19 May 2014 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking slighty

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,671 miles

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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AU59 PVP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU59 PVP, 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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AU59 PVP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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