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WJ10 SKU

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,832 mi
Last recorded66,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 SKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,832 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested OSF brake binding excessively (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to excessive brake bind

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to excessive brake bind

Suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,695 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded both sides

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Nov 2023 60,695 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded both sides

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,428 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,125 miles

advise o/s front bumper

o/s front brake binding

o/s n/s rear tyres perished badly

Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,732 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 45,658 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 42,400 miles

o/s front brake binding

Pass 31 May 2018 39,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 16,587 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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WJ10 SKU is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ10 SKU, 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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WJ10 SKU is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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