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SL11 HJF

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,564 mi
Last recorded54,564 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 HJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,564 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear rusty inc all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,483 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 53,483 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 48,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,460 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 45,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SL11 HJF is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL11 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL11 HJF registered?

SL11 HJF is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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