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B1 XRE

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,328 mi
Last recorded109,328 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 XRE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 109,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 103,013 miles

Offside Front CV joint appears noisy (no play found on ramp but heard during drive in/out of workshop

Rear Anti roll bar 'D' bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

Rear Both tyres worn to legal limit on inner/outer edges

Rear Brake pads low

Rear Exhaust tail silencers deteriorated/corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread

Pass 28 Oct 2023 96,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 89,831 miles

front pads getting low

os cv boot damp

os no plate light inop

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,701 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2020 76,746 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Crack in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 76,746 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Crack in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,019 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes poor

Nearside front shock absorber very damp

Pass 16 Jun 2018 57,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,302 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,573 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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B1 XRE is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B1 XRE, 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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B1 XRE is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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