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GJ11 FAO

2011 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,180 mi
Last recorded67,180 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 FAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 53,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,532 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,608 miles

osr steel wheel nsr alloy but same tyre each side

Pass 31 May 2019 41,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,583 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2016 25,980 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,436 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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GJ11 FAO is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol 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 GJ11 FAO, 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 GJ11 FAO registered?

GJ11 FAO is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is GJ11 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ11 FAO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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