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AU61 VJY

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,629 mi
Last recorded94,629 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VJY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

lower engine/full floorpan covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 91,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,962 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 82,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 79,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,554 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 48,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres are lightly scrubed,recommend tracking too prelong life off tyres

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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AU61 VJY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU61 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 VJY registered?

AU61 VJY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AU61 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VJY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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