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PN11 WVE

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,056 mi
Last recorded210,056 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 WVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 210,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing / diff?? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 190,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 190,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,143 miles

Diesel particulate filter warning light is on.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 170,064 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Diesel particulate filter warning light is on.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 153,023 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 153,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,992 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 24 May 2019 107,913 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 29 May 2018 89,274 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,076 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,853 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,597 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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PN11 WVE is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN11 WVE, 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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PN11 WVE is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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