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VK60 DFU

2010 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 DFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 133,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 133,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 19 Jun 2024 130,254 miles

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

sideskirts and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2024 130,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

sideskirts and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,659 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,715 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 106,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 101,217 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,217 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,863 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,863 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, worn on the inner shoulder & feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, worn on the inner shoulder & feathering (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,941 miles

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2015 38,941 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,030 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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VK60 DFU is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK60 DFU, 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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VK60 DFU is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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