CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK59 SRX

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,523 mi
Last recorded142,523 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 SRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 141,242 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 141,242 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 138,576 miles

Clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly leaking grease

Nearside Rear 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 Front slight play in inner tie rod ball joint

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Jun 2021 138,576 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly leaking grease

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod ball joint

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 135,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 131,778 miles

WINDSCREEN WASHERS A BIT WEAK

Fail 5 Jun 2019 131,777 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened CUT, NOT USABLE (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE SPLIT AT THE END (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NOT SECUREY CLIPPED TO THE ARM (3.4 (b) (i))

WINDSCREEN WASHERS A BIT WEAK

Pass 15 May 2018 127,667 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 127,667 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,228 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a worn outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,099 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK59 SRX is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK59 SRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK59 SRX?

You can check the full history of DK59 SRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK59 SRX registered?

DK59 SRX is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DK59 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK59 SRX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK59 SRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK59 SRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.