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SA59 LTT

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,097 mi
Last recorded132,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 LTT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 132,097 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken off exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective before y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 128,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2019 128,150 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,202 miles

Offside Front slight play at inner track rod/steering rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,202 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor linkage broken (1.7.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heatshields insecure

Offside Front slight play at inner track rod/steering rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,179 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,181 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,181 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 50,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,253 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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SA59 LTT is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SA59 LTT, 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 SA59 LTT registered?

SA59 LTT is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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