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NU61 GFV

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,068 mi
Last recorded185,068 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 GFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 185,068 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 164,735 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 151,291 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 148,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 133,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 118,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 118,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 109,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,851 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 79,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,207 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,537 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,503 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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NU61 GFV is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU61 GFV, 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 NU61 GFV registered?

NU61 GFV is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is NU61 GFV safe to buy?

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