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FL61 JWK

2011 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 JWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 130,364 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 130,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age related cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 110,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp adrift (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dpf heat shield cracked and rattling

Pass 26 May 2022 100,609 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 100,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,706 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,981 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,641 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 51,641 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 41,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,709 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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FL61 JWK is a 2011 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL61 JWK, 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 FL61 JWK registered?

FL61 JWK is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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