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KW11 UAR

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,460 mi
Last recorded85,460 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW11 UAR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,460 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread areas n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Rear most bolted exhaust flanges are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Fail 15 Dec 2025 85,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Exhaust mounting defective Central rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread areas n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Rear most bolted exhaust flanges are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Pass 3 Jan 2025 82,573 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Rear bolted exhaust flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 12 Aug 2024 82,277 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,277 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible exposed metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bolted exhaust flanges showing some heavy corrosion/deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,227 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 79,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,765 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,726 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,723 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,004 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 47,004 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,232 miles

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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KW11 UAR is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KW11 UAR, 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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KW11 UAR is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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