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SV10 FGF

2010 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,409 mi
Last recorded152,409 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 FGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 152,409 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 152,409 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 139,643 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 72,866 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,877 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 55,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,811 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 valve stems slightly perished

slight cut in tread of n/s rear tyre

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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SV10 FGF is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 SV10 FGF, 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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SV10 FGF is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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