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SK61 DBX

2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel82,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 DBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 126,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,254 miles

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension fuel tank but not to excess

Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,880 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush also starting to come adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush also starting to come adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear flanges corroded but gas tight at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 111,879 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush also starting to come adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone bush also starting to come adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear flanges corroded but gas tight at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,193 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,910 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 76,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush - bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush - bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,610 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2017 62,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly cracked (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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SK61 DBX is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK61 DBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK61 DBX is a 2011 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 18 October 2011.

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