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PLZ 6565

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 6565
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 148,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,736 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 138,736 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns and os lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 121,547 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 121,545 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 94,272 miles

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

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

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

brake fuild level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 80,503 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 80,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,683 miles

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

wiper poor

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,331 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,354 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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PLZ 6565 is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PLZ 6565, 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 PLZ 6565 registered?

PLZ 6565 is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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