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DY61 OVC

2011 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 55,514 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,200 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,290 miles

advise rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 49,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

advise rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,490 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise rear sections of exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,839 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,161 miles

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,755 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 24,680 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,891 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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DY61 OVC is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol 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 DY61 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

DY61 OVC is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DY61 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 OVC 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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