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J222 OMS

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,976 mi
Last recorded104,976 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 OMS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 104,976 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 104,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At Caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At Caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At Caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,876 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 100,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,501 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 77,248 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 66,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,335 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,616 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,982 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,222 miles

no smoke to test

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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J222 OMS is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J222 OMS, 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 J222 OMS registered?

J222 OMS is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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