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DK58 SHJ

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 SHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,302 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 127,099 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 123,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 123,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,399 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 105,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,709 miles

Central windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of road

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of road

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,666 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 74,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,345 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,479 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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DK58 SHJ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK58 SHJ, 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 DK58 SHJ registered?

DK58 SHJ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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