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BJ61 JVL

2011 Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,055 mi
Last recorded112,055 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel76,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JVL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester X Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,055 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the n/s and o/s front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,194 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange badly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flange badly corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ 2.4mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 93,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ 2.4mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,388 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,345 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 74,345 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,792 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,324 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 46,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,856 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,377 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
8,377
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads
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BJ61 JVL is a 2011 Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 76,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ61 JVL is a 2011 Subaru Forester X Boxer Diesel, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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