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VE60 EXM

2010 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,540 mi
Last recorded149,540 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 EXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 149,540 miles

Exhaust fumes are high

Heavy corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 149,540 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside + offside front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust fumes are high

Heavy corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 147,877 miles

all the rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 147,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all the rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 143,992 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside + offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 139,156 miles

Binding nearside front wheel

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to rear sub frame + suspension arms

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,625 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 136,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 130,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 125,465 miles

Wiper blades are smearing windscreen

Pass 2 May 2017 120,097 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 120,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 114,259 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 109,192 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,813 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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VE60 EXM is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc 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 VE60 EXM, 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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VE60 EXM is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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