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SK11 OBM

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,185 mi
Last recorded138,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 OBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,185 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe rear flange heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 138,185 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe rear flange heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front screen wash poor

Fail 29 Nov 2024 129,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front screen wash poor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

a/c pump noisey

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,090 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 109,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,090 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 91,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 85,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,721 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,110 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,681 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,765 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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SK11 OBM is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK11 OBM, 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 SK11 OBM registered?

SK11 OBM is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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