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SP11 PGY

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,628 mi
Last recorded82,628 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 PGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,628 miles

Nearside Front mud flap loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,616 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced poss bulb (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mud flap loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside front mud flap loose

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

nearside front mud flap loose

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

borth front tyres on 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

borth front tyres on 2mm

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

borth front tyres on 2mm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and nearing limit on inner edge

Offside Rear tail lamp outer cover broken

Offside Rear tyre slightly soft and small cut in tread ( 215/65 R16 )

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,862 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 24,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges 215/65/16

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,133 miles

both front tyres worn on edges 215/65/16

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 PGY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

SP11 PGY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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