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SJ10 YHL

2010 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 YHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,447 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 61,445 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 60,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,187 miles

underside is covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,116 miles

Rear exhaust corroded centre to rear

Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes beginning to pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r disc has heat damage from previous bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush beginning to pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,784 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 18,784 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 7,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 1,671 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 YHL is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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