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V3 LBW

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,111 mi
Last recorded84,111 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 LBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 80,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 80,739 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,405 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tie rod slight play

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tie rod slight play

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated in parts

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,915 miles

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

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

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 2 Mar 2020 64,912 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,450 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 61,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,593 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,060 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,404 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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V3 LBW is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V3 LBW, 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 V3 LBW registered?

V3 LBW is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2010.

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