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BN61 XAK

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 109,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm (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 22 Dec 2021 100,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,204 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 95,204 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,607 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 87,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,324 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,627 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 XAK is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

BN61 XAK is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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