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DU59 MWZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 MWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 109,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 109,686 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,338 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 105,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 84,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,559 miles

DSM: 0.00

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,895 miles

diesel smoke reading 0.00

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,270 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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DU59 MWZ 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 77.8%.

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 DU59 MWZ, 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 DU59 MWZ registered?

DU59 MWZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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