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FV11 BGE

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,425 mi
Last recorded124,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 BGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,425 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 124,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,757 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,342 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES .BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 99,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES .BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,362 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SERIOUSLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,528 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,528 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Nov 2019 84,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,766 miles

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,715 miles

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,280 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

slight movement noted in o/s rack end

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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FV11 BGE is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc 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 FV11 BGE, 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 FV11 BGE registered?

FV11 BGE is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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