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WN59 AVG

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,676 mi
Last recorded115,676 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 AVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (rear bush ) perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (rear bush ) perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 94,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/perishing/starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,010 miles

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

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

front fog lights inoperative

Fail 17 Nov 2020 84,988 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

diesel particulate warning light illuminated at time of test

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 23 Nov 2019 76,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,300 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust boxes has slightly corroded flanges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2016 41,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,148 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,972 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,211 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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WN59 AVG is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WN59 AVG, 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 WN59 AVG registered?

WN59 AVG is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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