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SY59 YPA

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 YPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,165 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 136,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 119,849 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle have beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged with tape repairs (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 106,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle have beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged with tape repairs (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,830 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 61,413 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 61,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,640 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 34,063 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YPA is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SY59 YPA, 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 SY59 YPA registered?

SY59 YPA is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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