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SH10 FFN

2010 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 FFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 119,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder of tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2024 107,889 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder of tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,288 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 82,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,276 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,276 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to centre pipe flange split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe to centre pipe flange split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 69,094 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 58,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2018 50,635 miles

both rear exhaust flanges badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 41,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 38,922 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 35,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,194 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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SH10 FFN is a 2010 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc 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 SH10 FFN, 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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SH10 FFN is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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