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NV59 YMY

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,628 mi
Last recorded102,628 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YMY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 102,628 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 102,603 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,755 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,579 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,573 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,317 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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NV59 YMY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NV59 YMY, 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 NV59 YMY registered?

NV59 YMY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is NV59 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV59 YMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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