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SK11 OBR

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,105 mi
Last recorded145,105 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 OBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 145,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 145,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 142,604 miles

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))

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2023 142,604 miles

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))

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

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,051 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,911 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,774 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,466 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,838 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,838 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,680 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,680 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke test abandoned because reading too low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,025 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 OBR 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 73.3%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

SK11 OBR is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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