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BJ61 JZA

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,667 mi
Last recorded132,667 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 132,667 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 132,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,412 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test relocated to outside of swept area ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test relocated to outside of swept area ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,478 miles

both offside front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm in centre treads

Fail 10 Oct 2016 73,478 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 2156516 budget (4.1.D.1a)

both offside front and nearside rear tyres on 2mm in centre treads

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,927 miles

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,161 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 JZA is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

BJ61 JZA is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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