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SY11 MWO

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,092 mi
Last recorded109,092 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 MWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,092 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 109,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 109,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 99,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 98,809 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired SNAPPED (1.1.17 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,213 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,901 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 86,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,184 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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SY11 MWO is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY11 MWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY11 MWO is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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