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ST10 YOP

2010 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,377 mi
Last recorded157,377 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 YOP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 157,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,146 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 121,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 121,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,469 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,405 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes NS and OS have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 101,059 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link for self levelling detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes NS and OS have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,477 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YOP is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST10 YOP, 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 ST10 YOP registered?

ST10 YOP is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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