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RV59 NGX

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,189 mi
Last recorded135,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 NGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 135,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,300 miles

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

n\s rear brake binding

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 109,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 90,486 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 85,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 70,143 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Lower gearbox mounting, bolt loose

Fail 19 May 2016 70,133 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Lower gearbox mounting, bolt loose

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,461 miles

front tyres , tread wearing low

Pass 13 May 2014 57,260 miles

Crack in nearside of windscreen swept area but not in drivers line of vision.

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Fail 13 May 2014 57,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Crack in nearside of windscreen swept area but not in drivers line of vision.

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 15 May 2013 46,172 miles

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 15 May 2013 46,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

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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RV59 NGX is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV59 NGX, 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 RV59 NGX registered?

RV59 NGX is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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