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AO10 PBY

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 PBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,988 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear both exhaust joints deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2022 51,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2021 50,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,589 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,668 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,535 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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AO10 PBY is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 77,277 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 AO10 PBY, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO10 PBY is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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