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SA59 LUL

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 LUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 162,450 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,391 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 149,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 149,157 miles

Offside Rear lamp slack not likely to fall off

Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,877 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,588 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 LUL is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA59 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

SA59 LUL is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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