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BK11 AVM

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,665 mi
Last recorded158,665 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 AVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 158,665 miles

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 154,392 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,011 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,523 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before backboxes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 141,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before backboxes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 141,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 120,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 84,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 31,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,059 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 AVM is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK11 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

BK11 AVM is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BK11 AVM safe to buy?

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