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VK10 PHF

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 PHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,571 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 93,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge, marked with chalk (225/55/17, 97V) (Tyre 16 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (tyre 10 yrs old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,310 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 90,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,817 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (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 deteriorated (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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 59,059 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F lower arm rear bushed perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,148 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 28,148 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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VK10 PHF is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK10 PHF, 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 VK10 PHF registered?

VK10 PHF is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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