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WV11 FNU

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,069 mi
Last recorded175,069 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 FNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 175,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

underbody corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2024 164,802 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 18 Oct 2024 164,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front wishbones - inner bushes perished

Nearside Slight play in steering inner tie rod

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front anti roll bar, 'D' bushes wearing

Temporary repairs to exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2023 149,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 149,096 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,704 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,830 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 106,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,805 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,072 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,447 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,740 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FNU is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV11 FNU, 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 WV11 FNU registered?

WV11 FNU is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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