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SM10 FOF

2010 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,900 mi
Last recorded63,900 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,723 miles

rear exhaust flanges are corroded but not blowing

Fail 19 Jul 2019 48,722 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flanges are corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,703 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe flanges weak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 28,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust pipe flanges weak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,498 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,498 miles

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

front exhaust cover clamp weak insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 22,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,847 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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SM10 FOF is a 2010 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM10 FOF, 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 SM10 FOF registered?

SM10 FOF is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is SM10 FOF safe to buy?

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