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FL61 JWM

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,402 mi
Last recorded116,402 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 JWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,402 miles

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2024 103,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,819 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 93,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 83,492 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 72,473 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 56,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,948 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight at edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight at edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,518 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 15,490 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 JWM is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 FL61 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

FL61 JWM is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is FL61 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 JWM 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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