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SL58 UYM

2009 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 UYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,882 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,102 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,106 miles

Unable to check all components due to under trays being fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,498 miles

Unable to check all components due to engine cover & under trays being fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to check all components due to under trays being fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,641 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,037 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,104 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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SL58 UYM is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL58 UYM, 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 SL58 UYM registered?

SL58 UYM is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is SL58 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 UYM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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