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HJ10 RVF

2010 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,655 mi
Last recorded180,655 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 RVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 180,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 180,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 175,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 173,063 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 173,063 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 164,229 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 149,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 149,801 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 137,267 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 5 May 2016 126,106 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

water ingress into n/s/f headlight.

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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HJ10 RVF is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ10 RVF, 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 HJ10 RVF registered?

HJ10 RVF is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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