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BN61 BXB

2011 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,722 mi
Last recorded149,722 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 149,722 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,027 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 147,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no front washiers (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 104,979 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,975 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 86,975 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning hi level brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,850 miles

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

inner edge of o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 19,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 19,347 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 BXB is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BN61 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

BN61 BXB is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is BN61 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 BXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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