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SA59 VFD

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,602 mi
Last recorded69,602 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,602 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

rear headlamp leveller rod loose

Fail 13 Aug 2015 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust heatshield loose

oil leak

rear headlamp leveller rod loose

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,547 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear door slight accident damage

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,414 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 VFD is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

SA59 VFD is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SA59 VFD safe to buy?

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