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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlight washer cap missing, non HID or LED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light lens broken
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative pointing away from headlamps cover missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water at windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light lens broken
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative cover on washer jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative cover on washer jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Slight underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d-bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All exhaust joint in poor condition
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
All exhaust joint in poor condition
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SY59 LPN is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SY59 LPN, 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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SY59 LPN is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2009.
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