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MSY 540

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,085 mi
Last recorded52,085 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSY 540
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 52,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 47,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 44,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 40,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 36,796 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective joints to both rear silencers corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,195 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 30,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 29,703 miles

exhaust flanges worn thin at tailpipes

Pass 4 Jan 2018 29,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,405 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,441 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,434 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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MSY 540 is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 MSY 540, 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 MSY 540 registered?

MSY 540 is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is MSY 540 safe to buy?

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