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MX61 WGM

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 WGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 99,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,674 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 85,674 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2023 72,893 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust very corroded on joints ,but is secure and not leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2023 72,772 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust very corroded on joints ,but is secure and not leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,478 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All metal pipes on rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield broken off and hanging loose on exhaust (stuck between exhaust and engine)

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 64,489 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 61,913 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,180 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,693 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 44,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MX61 WGM is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MX61 WGM, 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 MX61 WGM registered?

MX61 WGM is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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