2011 Subaru Forester · 3,056 MOT tests
2011 Subaru Forester reliability
2011 Subaru Foresters fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Forester years (3,056 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 34.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 102,309
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,056
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 19.7% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension12.1%
- Brakes9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.5%
- Tyres2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.17%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.85%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.75%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.42%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.32%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (20.88%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.1%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (8.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.32%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Subaru Forester reliable?
2011 Subaru Foresters fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Forester years (3,056 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.51% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.17% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Subaru Forester shows 102,309 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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