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NJ10 NWD

2010 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 NWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,762 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 53,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,355 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 50,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,005 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,913 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,719 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 38,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,244 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 35,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,219 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all tyres slight edge wear

covers fitted

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 33,219 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all tyres slight edge wear

covers fitted

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 31,079 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,370 miles

covers fitted

towball not fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,609 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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NJ10 NWD is a 2010 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ10 NWD, 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 NJ10 NWD registered?

NJ10 NWD is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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