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VU11 OZF

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,783 mi
Last recorded115,783 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 OZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,783 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 115,783 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 115,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,885 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,297 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 88,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear height sensor broken

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,782 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner shoulder.

offside front tyre is worn on both shoulders.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner shoulder.

offside front tyre is worn on both shoulders.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,896 miles

Offside Front Worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers 3mm unable to see inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers 3mm unable to see inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,143 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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VU11 OZF is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU11 OZF, 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 VU11 OZF registered?

VU11 OZF is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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