BF11 XAL

2011 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2011
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 April 2025
Last recorded mileage
49,104 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Subaru has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 49,104 miles. The vehicle's age and known model weaknesses present potential future costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,001 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over its 15-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring Nearside Front Suspension arm advisory (Feb 2020, Feb 2023) indicates ongoing wear.
  • Offside Rear Brake pad failure (Jan 2023) shows a past brake system weakness.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
  • The 2011 Subaru model has a history of known timing belt and head gasket issues.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,001 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The single major failure (brake pads) was immediately rectified and passed retest.

Mileage history

Feb 2015: 49,104 mi FAILFeb 2015: 49,104 mi PASSFeb 2016: 60,338 mi PASSJan 2017: 69,820 mi FAILJan 2017: 69,821 mi PASSJan 2018: 79,400 mi PASSFeb 2019: 85,848 mi PASSFeb 2020: 99,663 mi PASSJan 2021: 108,370 mi PASSFeb 2022: 116,991 mi PASSFeb 2023: 122,148 mi FAILFeb 2023: 122,148 mi PASSApr 2024: 133,094 mi PASS133k91k49kFeb 2015Apr 2024

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2015 FAIL 49,104 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2015 PASS 49,104 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 60,338 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 69,820 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jan 2017 PASS 69,821 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 79,400 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
ADVISORY exhaust flange corroded
Feb 2019 PASS 85,848 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 99,663 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2021 PASS 108,370 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 116,991 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 122,148 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 122,148 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 133,094 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF11 XAL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.