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VN58 ZFF

2009 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 ZFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,688 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 63,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,080 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Signs of n/s rear brake been binding but o.k at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,025 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 48,019 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 31,745 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 25,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,473 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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VN58 ZFF is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN58 ZFF, 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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VN58 ZFF is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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