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SP11 FYF

2011 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,496 mi
Last recorded137,496 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 FYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 137,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 137,496 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 124,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 108,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,482 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,442 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,431 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,933 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,368 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,024 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,960 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SP11 FYF is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SP11 FYF, 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 SP11 FYF registered?

SP11 FYF is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for SP11 FYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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