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BV10 YGL

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,380 mi
Last recorded124,380 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 YGL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head light misty pattern

oil leak from engine

squeaking noise from brake when appling brake

Fail 21 Feb 2025 124,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill has plastic skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head light misty pattern

oil leak from engine

squeaking noise from brake when appling brake

Pass 4 Mar 2024 115,813 miles

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

Nearside Front of engine has oil residue

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

Offside Front of screen deformed as you look threw

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Feb 2024 115,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front of engine has oil residue

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

Offside Front of screen deformed as you look threw

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,787 miles

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,060 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 85,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,717 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 76,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,267 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,068 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear discs are slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YGL is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV10 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

BV10 YGL is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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