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FE58 LHK

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,866 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and the n/s/r worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and the n/s/r worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,016 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 98,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,608 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Dec 2017 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,971 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,606 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,919 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 6 Aug 2014 70,401 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,199 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,920 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,271 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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FE58 LHK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE58 LHK, 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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FE58 LHK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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