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VO59 OVY

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 OVY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,270 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,014 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,733 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 53,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VO59 OVY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VO59 OVY, 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 VO59 OVY registered?

VO59 OVY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is VO59 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO59 OVY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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