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NL59 BLK

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,246 mi
Last recorded106,246 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 BLK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,246 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 105,106 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 105,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,951 miles

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

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,991 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,635 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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NL59 BLK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL59 BLK, 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 NL59 BLK registered?

NL59 BLK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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