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RV10 ONA

2010 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,893 mi
Last recorded163,893 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 ONA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 163,893 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing from castellated nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing from castellated nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 152,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 152,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 146,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer track rod end split pin missing but evidence of locking compound used

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer track rod end split pin missing but evidence of locking compound used

tailgate hard to open

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear middle to rear joint corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 122,951 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 109,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,983 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,081 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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RV10 ONA is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV10 ONA, 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 RV10 ONA registered?

RV10 ONA is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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