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DV61 MFN

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 MFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 81,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 73,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 73,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 54,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 41,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,447 miles

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2016 18,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 11,445 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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DV61 MFN is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV61 MFN, 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 DV61 MFN registered?

DV61 MFN is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DV61 MFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 MFN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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