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EU58 TFK

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,234 mi
Last recorded159,234 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 TFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,234 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 159,234 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, Rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 149,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low on tread and rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 149,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low on tread and rear perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 142,055 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,670 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,356 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EU58 TFK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU58 TFK, 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 EU58 TFK registered?

EU58 TFK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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