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ST60 EKM

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,114 mi
Last recorded165,114 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST60 EKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 165,114 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 149,343 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 149,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 130,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 125,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,135 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 3 Dec 2018 110,135 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,467 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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ST60 EKM is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST60 EKM, 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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ST60 EKM is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2010.

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