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HV59 DWU

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,296 mi
Last recorded78,296 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 DWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,296 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,037 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,377 miles

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING...

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST JOINTS RUSTY...

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS...

Pass 31 Oct 2020 52,890 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp n/w

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw inner ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail centre/inner ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,330 miles

FRONT INNER SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING...

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING...

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINTS RUSTY...

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THOUGH WHEELS...

Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,372 miles

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

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

both exhaust tail box flanges corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,192 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear exhaust silencer joint flanges are weak with corrosion.

Nearside front fog lamp not working, possibly damaged.

Nearside headlamp washing device smashed (Non HID)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 33,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside and offside rear exhaust silencer joint flanges are weak with corrosion.

Nearside front fog lamp not working, possibly damaged.

Nearside headlamp washing device smashed (Non HID)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,928 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALLS OF THE TYRES

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 23,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,751 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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HV59 DWU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HV59 DWU, 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 HV59 DWU registered?

HV59 DWU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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