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EX60 JYS

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,962 mi
Last recorded107,962 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX60 JYS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 107,962 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 106,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,734 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted , unable to fully inspect seat belt

Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,734 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted , unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,131 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 67,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,822 miles

emissions where too clean to register.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions where too clean to register.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,065 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking

engine cover fitted & under covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,606 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,294 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EX60 JYS is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX60 JYS, 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 EX60 JYS registered?

EX60 JYS is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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