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G12 GTM

2010 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,822 mi
Last recorded79,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 GTM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 79,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached LOWER FIXTURE MISSING (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached UPPER FIXTURE MISSING (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured steering rack loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rearmost flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING GEOMETERY SERIOUSLY OUT OF ALINGMENT

Pass 12 Sep 2022 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,308 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Front C.V boot has a small hole

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,729 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Small hole in offside front constant velocity joint boot

Pass 28 Sep 2018 66,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,969 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,785 miles

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,547 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,203 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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G12 GTM is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G12 GTM, 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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G12 GTM is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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