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ST60 EKU

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,967 mi
Last recorded222,967 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST60 EKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 222,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 222,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 218,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 210,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage, but readable. (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 205,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack drum stick end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 199,112 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 199,110 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 190,465 miles

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2019 190,465 miles

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

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 177,474 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2018 177,469 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 151,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 151,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam comes on then goes out after approx 30 seconds (HID) (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,125 miles

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

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 EKU is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 ST60 EKU, 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 ST60 EKU registered?

ST60 EKU is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2010.

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