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CE59 MYW

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 MYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 143,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 138,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 138,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 134,716 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2023 130,165 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 May 2022 124,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,604 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

both rear clear top lense covers taped

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 18 May 2020 109,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,714 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,115 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,024 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 91,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,345 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 79,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,904 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,107 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

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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CE59 MYW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE59 MYW, 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 CE59 MYW registered?

CE59 MYW is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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