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SY59 LPN

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,411 miles

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))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 122,388 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,363 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 118,927 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 118,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,061 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 116,059 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,633 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,638 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,638 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,021 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 94,021 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,675 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,503 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,503 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,175 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,075 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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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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