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PN59 XFA

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,927 mi
Last recorded154,927 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 XFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 154,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2022 154,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2021 141,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,196 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 113,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 101,800 miles

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

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

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 91,909 miles

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 82,539 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 82,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,364 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,125 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,250 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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PN59 XFA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN59 XFA, 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 PN59 XFA registered?

PN59 XFA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 November 2009.

Is PN59 XFA safe to buy?

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