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NG61 XCM

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,528 mi
Last recorded108,528 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG61 XCM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,528 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,994 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,553 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and crack

rear exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,664 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2022 92,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,787 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 30,369 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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NG61 XCM is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 NG61 XCM, 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

How do I check the history of NG61 XCM?

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What year was NG61 XCM registered?

NG61 XCM is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is NG61 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG61 XCM 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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