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VA59 GZD

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 GZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,938 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 103,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,187 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 86,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,771 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARDS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARDS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,062 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,697 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,265 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 31,342 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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VA59 GZD is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA59 GZD, 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 VA59 GZD registered?

VA59 GZD is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is VA59 GZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA59 GZD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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