MOT Status
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128,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to headlamp nsf not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nsf headlamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear noplate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coolant below min
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper ball joints on top wishbones have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor hanging down .. will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Side repeater insecure Osf side repeater clip broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper ball joints on top wishbones have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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GJ59 LHM is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ59 LHM, 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 GJ59 LHM registered?
GJ59 LHM is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2009.
Is GJ59 LHM safe to buy?
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