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BN61 OAM

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,123 mi
Last recorded179,123 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 OAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 179,123 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2025 179,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2024 173,189 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 173,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 168,174 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,664 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 158,956 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 143,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,673 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 127,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,347 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,057 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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BN61 OAM is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN61 OAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN61 OAM is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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