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MK61 PXH

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,758 mi
Last recorded187,758 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 PXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 175,910 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 175,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 162,620 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 117,557 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 87,736 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,229 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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MK61 PXH is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK61 PXH, 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 MK61 PXH registered?

MK61 PXH is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MK61 PXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 PXH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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