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NL58 OKS

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 OKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,840 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 120,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,984 miles

Rear exhaust joints very rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,247 miles

Rear Exhaust joints very rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,247 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust joints very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,301 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,908 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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NL58 OKS is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL58 OKS, 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 NL58 OKS registered?

NL58 OKS is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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