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AF11 TRV

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 TRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,699 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 118,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside both sides (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 115,288 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,679 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,252 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,223 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 59,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,415 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,816 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread and slightly perished/cracked

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,511 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,510 miles

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Rear tyres low on pressure

Rear tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,959 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,607 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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AF11 TRV is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF11 TRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF11 TRV is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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