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AK61 FTZ

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,978 mi
Last recorded70,978 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 70,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,157 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,123 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,000 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Engine covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AK61 FTZ is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 75,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 FTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK61 FTZ registered?

AK61 FTZ is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AK61 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FTZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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