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VE11 PKX

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,477 mi
Last recorded122,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 PKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 122,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,013 miles

Exhaust system corroded rear

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 114,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded rear

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,655 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,858 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 65,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,796 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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VE11 PKX is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol 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 VE11 PKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE11 PKX registered?

VE11 PKX is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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