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DY61 OUM

2011 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,652 mi
Last recorded145,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 145,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x/s play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x/s play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x/s play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn x/s play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working in op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly dull (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 135,806 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 135,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 129,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,204 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,596 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,972 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,929 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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DY61 OUM is a 2011 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY61 OUM, 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 DY61 OUM registered?

DY61 OUM is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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