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NJ59 XJW

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,298 mi
Last recorded72,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 XJW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,298 miles

Offside Front seatbelt anchorage corroded

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2026 72,298 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front seatbelt anchorage corroded

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,276 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 68,061 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Offside Front seatbelt anchorage slightly corroded

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2023 65,959 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhaust joints corroded but not leaking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,592 miles

Wipers poor performance

Pass 10 May 2018 54,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 49,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,205 miles

Oil leak from front of engine

Pass 7 May 2015 39,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust joints corroded but not leaking and still supporting system.

rear wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 2 May 2014 34,457 miles

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

both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes are worn. Movement of antiroll bar is not excessive.

Pass 16 May 2013 29,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,348 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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NJ59 XJW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NJ59 XJW, 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 NJ59 XJW registered?

NJ59 XJW is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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