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HJ59 NGO

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 NGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,589 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 106,921 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 101,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 101,889 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,270 miles

Both rear antiroll bar d bushes

Offside front antiroll link slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 41,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,693 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,170 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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HJ59 NGO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ59 NGO, 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 HJ59 NGO registered?

HJ59 NGO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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