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GF11 BVG

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,404 mi
Last recorded104,404 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 BVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,404 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both Exhaust Joints Corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,961 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 30,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GF11 BVG is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc 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 BVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF11 BVG registered?

GF11 BVG is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is GF11 BVG safe to buy?

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