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P473 FEP

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,473 mi
Last recorded171,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 FEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 171,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake readings only just passed

Pass 11 May 2016 168,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 156,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 151,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 145,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 139,605 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 139,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 139,578 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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P473 FEP is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P473 FEP, 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 P473 FEP registered?

P473 FEP is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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