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BN61 DLY

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,065 mi
Last recorded113,065 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DLY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,065 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,401 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 101,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low suggest replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 95,216 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 83,634 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,036 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,470 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 54,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 45,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,614 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 DLY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN61 DLY, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 DLY?

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What year was BN61 DLY registered?

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

Is BN61 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 DLY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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