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EK51 XVP

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 XVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 117,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 117,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 116,599 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 116,592 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,633 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 108,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.88 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4.52% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,404 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside wiper is split

Fail 6 Jan 2015 104,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside wiper is split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 102,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,689 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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EK51 XVP is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK51 XVP, 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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EK51 XVP is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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