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BF60 MWD

2010 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF60 MWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 126,379 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,671 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 113,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,336 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 102,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,639 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,267 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 49,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,503 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,499 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,799 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Slight brake bind on o/s/f

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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BF60 MWD is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF60 MWD, 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 BF60 MWD registered?

BF60 MWD is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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