CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX61 WSU

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,956 mi
Last recorded84,956 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 WSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 84,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

rear silencers fouling on the rear bumper

Fail 6 Nov 2025 84,956 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

rear silencers fouling on the rear bumper

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has minor leak by joint due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,380 miles

rear exhaust joints heavily corrdoded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 79,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust joints heavily corrdoded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,546 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in front arms perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking in tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges and cracking in tread due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 71,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL light on dash and ESP light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking in tread due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges and cracking in tread due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,001 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,210 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 25,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX61 WSU is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black 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 CX61 WSU, 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 CX61 WSU?

You can check the full history of CX61 WSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX61 WSU registered?

CX61 WSU is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is CX61 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX61 WSU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX61 WSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX61 WSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.