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SJ10 YHD

2010 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,504 mi
Last recorded126,504 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 YHD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 126,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm drumstick has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

radiator bottom support bracket corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,258 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drum stick ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bottom radiator support mount corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,968 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti - roll bar bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,340 miles

Front caliper slides both sides worn (calipers rattling)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 119,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,085 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 118,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,728 miles

propshaft centre bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,900 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,982 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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SJ10 YHD is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ10 YHD, 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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SJ10 YHD is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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