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NL58 WZD

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,337 mi
Last recorded81,337 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 WZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 81,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,423 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 71,420 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencers, flanges corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,408 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 62,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,480 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,320 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 WZD is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol 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 NL58 WZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 WZD registered?

NL58 WZD is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2009.

Is NL58 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 WZD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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