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FE61 GUS

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 GUS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,981 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))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 126,980 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Feb 2022 117,578 miles

covers & shields fitted

dpf light on

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,031 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 61,031 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,444 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,539 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,524 miles

windscreen cracked

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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FE61 GUS is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE61 GUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE61 GUS registered?

FE61 GUS is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is FE61 GUS safe to buy?

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