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BD59 LZW

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 136,588 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror casing missing

Fail 21 Jan 2026 136,585 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Suspension locking device missing both front lower ball joints not cotted (5.3.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror casing missing

Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,051 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Os rear exhaust has minor blow by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seat belts not tested ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,356 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 77,120 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure Both front side repeater indicator units insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Osr exhaust box has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 45,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,232 miles

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 24 Dec 2013 33,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads appear to be getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2013 33,115 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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BD59 LZW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD59 LZW, 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 BD59 LZW registered?

BD59 LZW is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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