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FY61 UOO

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 UOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 97,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive passenger driver shaft seal into gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 97,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive passenger driver shaft seal into gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F & N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 97,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 93,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,582 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center to rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside backbox joint corroded but not weakened

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside backbox joint corroded but not weakened

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,868 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 42,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,322 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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FY61 UOO is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY61 UOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY61 UOO registered?

FY61 UOO is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FY61 UOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 UOO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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