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GK11 SZY

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 SZY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,107 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,758 miles

Dog cage fitted in boot, floor not tested.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed camera and phone holder. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges. 225/55R17 97V

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 87,755 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Dog cage fitted in boot, floor not tested.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed camera and phone holder. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges. 225/55R17 97V

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,194 miles

Dog cage fitted in boot, floor not tested.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rmoved Sat Nav and camera from screen. ()

Under trays/covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,084 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Side repeater LED in wing mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Dog cage fitted in boot, floor not tested.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rmoved Sat Nav and camera from screen. ()

Under trays/covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,050 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,866 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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GK11 SZY is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK11 SZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK11 SZY registered?

GK11 SZY is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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