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NV60 TKN

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,384 mi
Last recorded118,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV60 TKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 118,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 117,869 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,329 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 109,329 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,058 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 90,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,056 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 76,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,123 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 69,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,669 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,224 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,218 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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NV60 TKN is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NV60 TKN, 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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NV60 TKN is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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