2011 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · BF11 WYK
2011 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 106,488 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF11 WYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 106,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 WYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Subaru Forester (BF11 WYK) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BF11 WYK Mileage History
- 16/04/2024102,323 mi
- 17/04/2024102,324 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2025105,037 mi+2,713 mi
- 29/04/2025105,037 mi
- 01/04/2026106,488 mi+1,451 mi
Average of roughly 2,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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