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SY11 MXA

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,177 mi
Last recorded128,177 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 MXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Slight corrosion front strut towers

Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 121,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at offside rear T piece ( at side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,943 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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SY11 MXA is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY11 MXA, 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 SY11 MXA registered?

SY11 MXA is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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