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SX11 LSF

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,289 mi
Last recorded134,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX11 LSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 134,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 134,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,448 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 124,425 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2022 111,280 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 111,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 102,038 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 97,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,011 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device broken on nsr arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 84,215 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,314 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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SX11 LSF is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SX11 LSF, 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 SX11 LSF registered?

SX11 LSF is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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