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GF11 BVA

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,291 mi
Last recorded134,291 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 BVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,674 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,559 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box flanges corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,264 miles

SMALL STONE CHIP IN FRONT FRONT SCREEN

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,251 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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GF11 BVA is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF11 BVA, 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 GF11 BVA registered?

GF11 BVA is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 June 2011.

Is GF11 BVA safe to buy?

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