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BN61 DJJ

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,799 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 80,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,805 miles

Underbody of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,830 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,485 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow.strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear exhaust joint flanges corroded and weak

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 40,160 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,405 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 32,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer friction surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,566 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 DJJ is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol 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 DJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 DJJ registered?

BN61 DJJ is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is BN61 DJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 DJJ 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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