MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested due to no foot pedal (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of vehicle underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Of vehicle accident damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Of vehicle accident damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both front tyres scrubbed on edges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Accident damage at offside rear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST59 HLA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 ST59 HLA, 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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ST59 HLA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2009.
Is ST59 HLA safe to buy?
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