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LF55 XES

2010 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 144,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose not properly secured to mount

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Not correctly routed and not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 144,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose not properly secured to mount

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Not correctly routed and not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 139,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose not secured in bracket

Offside Rear Brake hose not secured in bracket

Pass 10 May 2024 135,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose not secured in bracket

Pass 23 May 2023 130,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 128,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 124,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 118,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 98,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres feathering on inner edges plus cracking in tread pattern

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,361 miles

wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,776 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 46,841 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 16,660 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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LF55 XES is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF55 XES, 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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LF55 XES is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2010.

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