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BV10 OWJ

2010 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,115 mi
Last recorded168,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 OWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 168,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,424 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,055 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear seats folded

corrosion on both side front shockers

corrosion on exhaust

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,284 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear seats folded

corrosion on both side front shockers

corrosion on exhaust

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,305 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

corrosion on rear exhaust

corrosion on rear sub frame

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust flange and nut deteriorating secure at time of test.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,615 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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BV10 OWJ is a 2010 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BV10 OWJ, 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 BV10 OWJ registered?

BV10 OWJ is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is BV10 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV10 OWJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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