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BJ61 JYG

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,154 miles

Minor corrosion on suspension components and metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,880 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 102,345 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 102,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,541 miles

Offside Front h/light washer cover missing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,304 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,132 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,252 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 JYG is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYG, 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 BJ61 JYG registered?

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

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