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PX58 UPG

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 UPG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,560 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 121,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe flanges worn very thin, held on with 1 bolt at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,054 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded thin

rear suspension components and underside corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc lipped/corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded thin

rear suspension components and underside corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

brakes squeal when applied

exhaust corroded at rear box flanges

front brake discs worn and lipped

several areas of corrosion on underside and rear suspension subframe and components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,621 miles

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes splitting

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some corrosion and scoring on front brake discs

undertrays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2016 105,235 miles

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

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes splitting

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some corrosion and scoring on brake discs

undertrays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,203 miles

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

offside rear door damaged

some corrosion on all uncoated brake pipe ends

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes perished and splitting

both rear tyre worn below 3mm

offside rear door damaged

some corrosion on all uncoated brake pipe ends

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,083 miles

several areas of damage on body work

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,083 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

several areas of damage on body worn

some play in nearside front anti roll bar d bush

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,888 miles

all brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on edges

smoke level to low to measure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front bumper and headlight damaged/insecure

smoke level to low to measure

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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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PX58 UPG is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PX58 UPG, 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 PX58 UPG registered?

PX58 UPG is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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