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SY10 DRX

2010 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 DRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 113,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,084 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,688 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 2156516 bridgstone dueller (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,765 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 45,886 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,490 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,016 miles

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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SY10 DRX is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY10 DRX, 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 SY10 DRX registered?

SY10 DRX is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is SY10 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY10 DRX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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