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EO59 VMZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,138 mi
Last recorded155,138 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 VMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 155,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 155,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 142,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 132,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 132,110 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is getting low on tread.

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly more so on the edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 115,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs pads worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,956 miles

Both front tyres have a lowest tread of 3mm and have inner and outer tread wear

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

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

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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EO59 VMZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EO59 VMZ, 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 EO59 VMZ registered?

EO59 VMZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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