MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ59 SUY 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 SJ59 SUY, 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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How do I check the history of SJ59 SUY?
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What year was SJ59 SUY registered?
SJ59 SUY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 October 2009.
Is SJ59 SUY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ59 SUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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