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BJ61 JXA

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear flanges corroded and slight blows (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,516 miles

Rear Lower both rear silencer flanges weak

Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,516 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower both rear silencer flanges weak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 58,780 miles

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

both fog light switches slightly faulty

rear exhaust flange/joints badly corroded and in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,780 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring sitting on exhaust system at rear tailpipe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin just meeting requirements and should be replaced (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both fog light switches slightly faulty

rear exhaust flange/joints badly corroded and in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joiners corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tow ball not present

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,510 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage has a slight knock

tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

tow ball not fitted at test

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,101 miles

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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BJ61 JXA is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ61 JXA, 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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BJ61 JXA is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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