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SP11 PFY

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,821 mi
Last recorded153,821 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 PFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 153,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipe appears damp but no visible leaks at point of test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 153,779 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm missing (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides at body mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler pipe appears damp but no visible leaks at point of test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 144,967 miles

Exhaust joins in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Play at n/s/f wheel suspected wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2-3mm and worn on both edges*****BORDERLINE FAILURE***** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Various corrosion at rear,sub frame,suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2023 144,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust joins in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Play at n/s/f wheel suspected wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2-3mm and worn on both edges*****BORDERLINE FAILURE***** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Various corrosion at rear,sub frame,suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,046 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded but exhaust stainless

Pass 29 Sep 2021 130,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,447 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 125,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,258 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both shocks have reduced dampening effect

Fail 26 Aug 2019 110,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear most bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both shocks have reduced dampening effect

Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

small cut on osf tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,374 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

front bearing noise detected on road test,unable to find in test conditions.

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

small cut on osf tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 66,290 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise small cuts on sidewalls of osf and nsf tyres

Fail 6 Oct 2016 66,290 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise small cuts on sidewalls of osf and nsf tyres

Pass 27 Oct 2015 53,479 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014

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 PFY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc 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 SP11 PFY, 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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SP11 PFY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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