CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ60 VHZ

2010 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,221 mi
Last recorded162,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 VHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 162,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 162,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 157,018 miles

front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside rear exhaust join rusty

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2021 143,846 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear exhaust join starting to rust

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,857 miles

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear exhaust joins starting to rust

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,325 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split

nearside doors slight damage

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

rear exhaust joins starting to rust

rear subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,870 miles

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

Fail 6 Apr 2018 106,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,039 miles

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

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

slight play in N/s and O/s rear roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads 50% worn

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,993 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ60 VHZ is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ60 VHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ60 VHZ?

You can check the full history of WJ60 VHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ60 VHZ registered?

WJ60 VHZ is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is WJ60 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ60 VHZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ60 VHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ60 VHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.