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BK11 AVF

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,267 mi
Last recorded108,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 AVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Exhaust flanges are corroding/deteriorating (silencer)

Fail 25 Mar 2026 108,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust flanges are corroding/deteriorating (silencer)

Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flanges are corroding/deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2025 101,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust flanges are corroding/deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,785 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flanges are deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,784 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flanges are deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (wear to edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust flanges are deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box flanges are deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,308 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 59,306 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked

n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,700 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,458 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,458 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on outer rotors

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,374 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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BK11 AVF is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK11 AVF, 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 BK11 AVF registered?

BK11 AVF is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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