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N3 MDG

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MDG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 102,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower wishbone (Rear) bushes are cracking and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nsr exhaust box to middle exhaust has minor blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 100,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 96,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Nsr brake is binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nsr brake disc on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear bushes) cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,805 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,610 miles

Offside Lower earth strap snapped - engine to chassis

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,899 miles

Emmisions to low for smokemeter to read unable to get printout

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,870 miles

Emmisions to clean for smokemeter to read

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N3 MDG is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 N3 MDG, 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 N3 MDG registered?

N3 MDG is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is N3 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 MDG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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