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EX11 TXC

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,893 mi
Last recorded202,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 TXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 202,893 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 202,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 188,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 188,614 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 175,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 175,380 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 162,844 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 162,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 150,081 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,590 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 119,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,329 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 90,329 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,906 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 65,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,266 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 54,266 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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EX11 TXC is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX11 TXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX11 TXC registered?

EX11 TXC is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is EX11 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 TXC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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