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VU11 UYK

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,553 mi
Last recorded186,553 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 UYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 186,553 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 175,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 160,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 153,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 146,226 miles

exhaust slight deteriorated on flanges

slight play in top shock mounts both rears

Fail 28 Feb 2020 146,226 miles

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

exhaust slight deteriorated on flanges

slight play in top shock mounts both rears

Pass 23 Feb 2019 136,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 136,442 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 125,824 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 125,824 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 112,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,610 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 97,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYK is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

VU11 UYK is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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