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BJ61 JYT

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,773 mi
Last recorded76,773 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish and wear

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to wear

corrosion to rear subframe,exhaust and components

Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,492 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,173 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,240 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,502 miles

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

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

Rear brakes have over heated at some point Discs and pads red

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,161 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn low on edges

rear exhaust joints slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 41,469 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,529 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear brake pads starting to wear

wipers starting to smear

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 JYT is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol 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 BJ61 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

BJ61 JYT is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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