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MK10 XLR

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XLR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 126,921 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,074 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 119,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 110,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 106,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 104,135 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,658 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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MK10 XLR is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MK10 XLR, 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 MK10 XLR registered?

MK10 XLR is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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