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SV11 XJA

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 XJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 158,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 154,410 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2024 146,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 133,425 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 133,425 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 125,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 117,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all brake discs front and rear slightly corroded

rear exhaust flanges poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 1 Apr 2020 112,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust flanges very poor condition ( thin)

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,421 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 101,416 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,915 miles

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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SV11 XJA is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SV11 XJA, 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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SV11 XJA is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2011.

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