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OY11 EFX

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 EFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,490 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 139,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 112,597 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,605 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2023 101,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,748 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,859 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,873 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low on tread

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,320 miles

both rear tyres have worn on both the outer and inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,039 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,338 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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OY11 EFX is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY11 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY11 EFX registered?

OY11 EFX is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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