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PN59 XFG

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 XFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2025 130,431 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,732 miles

eng oil level low

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,290 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 109,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,601 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,601 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,490 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 85,490 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,094 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 69,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,359 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,506 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 XFG is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

PN59 XFG is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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