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BX11 OCS

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 OCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 110,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,852 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

headlamp washer cover is missing O/S

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,094 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,422 miles

Rear exhaust rusting at flanges

catalyst slow to ignite

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,326 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,563 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,327 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 29,846 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 18,848 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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BX11 OCS is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX11 OCS, 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 BX11 OCS registered?

BX11 OCS is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is BX11 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX11 OCS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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