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WV59 OBF

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,665 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 93,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,793 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 85,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,357 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,475 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,665 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,064 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 64,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,423 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 50,423 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,188 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,153 miles

O/S/rear tyre treadless on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,928 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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WV59 OBF is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV59 OBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV59 OBF registered?

WV59 OBF is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 OBF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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