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ST59 HLC

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,009 mi
Last recorded155,009 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 HLC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 155,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 154,995 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,202 miles

All discs and pads getting low

All underbody corroded and components corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake reading slightly low

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 141,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 141,989 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 129,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 129,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,687 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 118,251 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,885 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,074 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2017 87,074 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,102 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,102 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding running hot (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,699 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,479 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST59 HLC is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST59 HLC, 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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ST59 HLC is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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