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WJ59 YEC

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,936 mi
Last recorded110,936 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 YEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,936 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front low arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 110,936 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front low arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,010 miles

start of corrosion rear subframe

Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

start of corrosion rear subframe

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 84,366 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,374 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 76,712 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,812 miles

corrosion exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,656 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,961 miles

All 4 tyres need replacing in approx 2-3000 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,021 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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WJ59 YEC is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WJ59 YEC, 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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WJ59 YEC is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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