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BF59 ODY

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,616 mi
Last recorded161,616 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ODY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 161,616 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides rear exhaust silencers deteriorated at the joins (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides rear exhaust silencers deteriorated at the joins (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 153,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 153,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,470 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (Both flange corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,197 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Both offside tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2020 123,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 117,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,925 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 104,774 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,177 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,508 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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BF59 ODY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF59 ODY, 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 BF59 ODY registered?

BF59 ODY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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