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MH55 YXO

2010 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,505 mi
Last recorded132,505 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 132,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 124,874 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,337 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 116,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,419 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 99,417 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,260 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,953 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,231 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 36,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,986 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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MH55 YXO is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH55 YXO, 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 MH55 YXO registered?

MH55 YXO is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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