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BN61 BWD

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 63,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 57,861 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 54,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,675 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,736 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,730 miles

child's seats fitted to rear

emissions to clean to detect

exhaust system rusty

front & rear brake discs rusty

nsf tyre worn on edges & perished on side walls

osf tyre cracking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 23,960 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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BN61 BWD is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN61 BWD, 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 BN61 BWD registered?

BN61 BWD is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2011.

Is BN61 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 BWD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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