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WV11 FNN

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,797 mi
Last recorded86,797 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 FNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,797 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, unable to see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components that join to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,944 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,987 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 1 Mar 2022 72,246 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 24 Feb 2021 69,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,005 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,479 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,742 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake slight bined

Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,042 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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WV11 FNN is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 WV11 FNN, 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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WV11 FNN is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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