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SL11 WHG

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,791 mi
Last recorded170,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 WHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 170,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 166,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 164,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 160,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 157,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 157,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 154,177 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 154,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 145,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 134,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust joints corroded but system still secure and not blowing.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 134,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust joints corroded but system still secure and not blowing.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust Rusty At Clamps

Fail 1 Jul 2016 115,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust Rusty At Clamps

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,203 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 56,196 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WHG is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SL11 WHG, 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 SL11 WHG registered?

SL11 WHG is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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