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V7 XAV

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,724 mi
Last recorded90,724 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 XAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,724 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,791 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,093 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,743 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,171 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,905 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,645 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,645 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,785 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,765 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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V7 XAV is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V7 XAV, 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 V7 XAV registered?

V7 XAV is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2010.

Is V7 XAV safe to buy?

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