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GJ11 FBX

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,459 mi
Last recorded218,459 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 FBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 218,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 218,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 190,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 159,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,116 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 97,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 FBX is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBX, 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 GJ11 FBX registered?

GJ11 FBX is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ11 FBX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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