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WJ10 SNK

2010 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,552 mi
Last recorded199,552 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ10 SNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 199,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

age related surface rust

Pass 9 Nov 2023 196,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 196,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 188,342 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 188,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight has LHD kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking devise missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 180,653 miles

Nearside Rear water in lamp

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 180,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear water in lamp

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recheck when wheel removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

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

both lower joint nuts have split pins missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 171,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 154,981 miles

o/s and n/s lower suspension arm ball joint, locking pin missing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 130,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,847 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 106,847 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 10,992 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 SNK is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WJ10 SNK, 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 WJ10 SNK registered?

WJ10 SNK is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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