MOT Status
ValidMileage
109,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NM54 DBS is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 NM54 DBS, 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
How do I check the history of NM54 DBS?
You can check the full history of NM54 DBS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NM54 DBS registered?
NM54 DBS is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2009.
Is NM54 DBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for NM54 DBS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NM54 DBS have outstanding finance?
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