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SL11 WHM

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 WHM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 139,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 131,208 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 113,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,130 miles

Offside Rear brake disc backplate missing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,460 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,674 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps. (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective At rear. (1.7.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,210 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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SL11 WHM is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL11 WHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL11 WHM is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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