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AU60 XDG

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

254,883 mi
Last recorded254,883 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 XDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 254,883 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2024 245,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 245,593 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps nw (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf lower ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 234,519 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 220,356 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 220,356 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 208,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 201,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 186,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 164,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 144,444 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 144,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,803 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,408 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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AU60 XDG is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AU60 XDG, 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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What year was AU60 XDG registered?

AU60 XDG is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2010.

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