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FL61 TMY

2011 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 TMY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 125,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 125,551 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on both joins to the rear back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,426 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 114,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 106,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 106,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,909 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 95,909 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,416 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,419 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 58,419 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 53,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,074 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 32,568 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 TMY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

FL61 TMY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is FL61 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 TMY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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