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SD10 UNJ

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 UNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,830 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Rear subframe covered in underseal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 112,830 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Rear subframe covered in underseal

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,588 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,810 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH almost on limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres wearing badly on outsides

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,049 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,340 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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SD10 UNJ is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SD10 UNJ, 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 SD10 UNJ registered?

SD10 UNJ is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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