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MK10 YYF

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,938 mi
Last recorded96,938 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 YYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,536 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))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,778 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,612 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 67,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,157 miles

Nearside washer jet working slow

Offside Front bumper loose

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,868 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 25,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,302 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 20,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,941 miles

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

rear disc corroded

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 YYF is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK10 YYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK10 YYF registered?

MK10 YYF is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is MK10 YYF safe to buy?

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