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ST10 BWJ

2010 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,316 mi
Last recorded144,316 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 BWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 144,316 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 144,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,336 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 130,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 109,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 rear boxes and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joining section also mounting bracket broken but system fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,759 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges badly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,754 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear exhaust flanges badly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,289 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 64,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,472 miles

front brake pads more than half worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

offside front, lower suspension arm, rear bush is starting to split

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,732 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes are slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,512 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,512 miles

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

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

nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,145 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,120 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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ST10 BWJ is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST10 BWJ, 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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ST10 BWJ is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2010.

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