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MH05 GVG

2011 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,416 mi
Last recorded58,416 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 GVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,416 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp image poor

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads low[inside edges]

n/s/r tyre tread low [inside edge]

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,365 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 46,365 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front tyres worn on edges.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 41,936 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,936 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,180 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 38,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,651 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 33,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,462 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 30,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,356 miles

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

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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MH05 GVG is a 2011 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MH05 GVG, 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 MH05 GVG registered?

MH05 GVG is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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