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CX59 VNS

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,220 mi
Last recorded59,220 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VNS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 59,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,898 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 117,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,578 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in side wall 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,283 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 74,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,338 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 68,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,948 miles

D.S.M NOT TRIGGERED

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,804 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,769 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,181 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 21,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,671 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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CX59 VNS is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX59 VNS, 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 CX59 VNS registered?

CX59 VNS is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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