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NJ10 ZFW

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,441 mi
Last recorded136,441 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 ZFW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 125,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,333 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))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 111,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,717 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 66,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,719 miles

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

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 ZFW is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ10 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

NJ10 ZFW is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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