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SM60 ODW

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,147 mi
Last recorded104,147 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 ODW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 104,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 102,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 100,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 94,201 miles

both rear tyres low and perishing

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,201 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres low and perishing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,187 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

clutch pedal rubber mising

rear wiper blade worn

slight drag at both rear wheels

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyres perishing slightly

rear wiper blade worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,277 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear exhaust flanges corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,556 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 Sep 2019 72,556 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake pads low on wear

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,392 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,417 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,771 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 42,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,629 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,266 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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SM60 ODW is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM60 ODW, 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 SM60 ODW registered?

SM60 ODW is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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