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EY59 VMV

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 98,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 85,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,441 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,479 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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EY59 VMV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 EY59 VMV, 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 EY59 VMV registered?

EY59 VMV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is EY59 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 VMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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