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274X743

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X743
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 144,327 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 144,327 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

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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274X743 is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 75,983 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 274X743, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 274X743 registered?

274X743 is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is 274X743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X743 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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