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ML59 GUH

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,247 mi
Last recorded102,247 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 GUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 102,247 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 102,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative On wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,806 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on inner shoulders 215-65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 98,806 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on inner shoulders 215-65-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,561 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 85,762 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,991 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 72,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,717 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 59,729 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,907 miles

noise when turning steering on lock to lock and inspection with wheels of the ground suspect dry joint on steering uj further investigation required

Fail 21 Feb 2019 51,906 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise when turning steering on lock to lock and inspection with wheels of the ground suspect dry joint on steering uj further investigation required

Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,694 miles

grease around both track rod ends ?

Fail 23 Jan 2018 48,694 miles

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

grease around both track rod ends ?

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,605 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 41,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 38,319 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,000 miles

All tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Dec 2012 25,616 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Dec 2012 25,616 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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ML59 GUH is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ML59 GUH, 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 ML59 GUH registered?

ML59 GUH is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2010.

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