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EY59 VMZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,797 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,314 miles

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner

Pass 17 Aug 2013 41,913 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 41,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VMZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY59 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 EY59 VMZ registered?

EY59 VMZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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