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OU59 XXA

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,804 mi
Last recorded85,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 79,728 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,857 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 58,218 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 52,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,286 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,253 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,675 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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OU59 XXA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 OU59 XXA, 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 OU59 XXA registered?

OU59 XXA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is OU59 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 XXA 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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