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RE58 BVV

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,970 mi
Last recorded118,970 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 BVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 118,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,587 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 111,267 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,416 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,967 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,857 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,855 miles

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,731 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,807 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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RE58 BVV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE58 BVV, 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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RE58 BVV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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