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EO11 LJN

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO11 LJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,611 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 114,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 104,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking / slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush cracking / slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,004 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,004 miles

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,518 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,347 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO11 LJN is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO11 LJN, 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 EO11 LJN registered?

EO11 LJN is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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