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BN61 DMY

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,871 mi
Last recorded129,871 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DMY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 129,871 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 129,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside rear to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside + nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 119,802 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 93,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension bush perished

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm bush perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,127 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,935 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 DMY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

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

Is BN61 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 DMY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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