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GK11 TBZ

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 TBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,409 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 82,379 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,737 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,277 miles

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,557 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,422 miles

emissions too low to read

Fail 23 Feb 2018 59,422 miles

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,855 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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GK11 TBZ is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK11 TBZ, 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 GK11 TBZ registered?

GK11 TBZ is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is GK11 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 TBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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