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VK11 EYJ

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,836 mi
Last recorded168,836 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 EYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 168,836 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 160,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 152,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 144,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 137,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 129,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 107,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 107,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,223 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,223 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,782 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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VK11 EYJ is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK11 EYJ, 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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VK11 EYJ is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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