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DA10 WZF

2010 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,249 mi
Last recorded170,249 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 WZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 170,249 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2023 167,079 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2022 160,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 155,993 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 25 May 2021 155,888 miles

Emissions not tested DPF fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 152,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 140,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 128,203 miles

offside and nearside rear exhaust flange joints corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 127,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 112,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 95,015 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 95,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 May 2015 80,464 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 80,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,108 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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DA10 WZF is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA10 WZF, 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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DA10 WZF is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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