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BN61 DFP

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,308 mi
Last recorded57,308 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DFP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 57,308 miles

Exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

General corrosion on vehicle

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded and broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,073 miles

Exhaust flanges heavily corroded

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust hanger broken, still adequately supported

Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,167 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS, lower arm rear bushes worn/cracking (2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle (2)

Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,522 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,888 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,186 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

General corrosion on vehicle

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,030 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Tyres started to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,466 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,554 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 DFP is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol 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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

BN61 DFP is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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