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DG10 AWM

2010 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 AWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 145,322 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension- surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 145,307 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box & pipe not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension- surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,182 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 142,182 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,838 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 124,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,950 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,877 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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DG10 AWM is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG10 AWM, 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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DG10 AWM is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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