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SH60 XDC

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,520 mi
Last recorded201,520 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH60 XDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 201,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 201,248 miles

Emissions unable to be completed -due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 197,490 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 193,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 193,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 186,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 181,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 173,401 miles

Rear exhaust flanges becoming slightly deteriorated due to corrosion.

Tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 155,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,424 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 134,424 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,755 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,008 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 86,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,171 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,009 miles

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

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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SH60 XDC is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH60 XDC, 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 SH60 XDC registered?

SH60 XDC is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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