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SM60 UHS

2011 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,617 mi
Last recorded129,617 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 UHS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,617 miles

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

Rear differential mounting bracket bush defective

Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 112,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,840 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 108,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 105,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,690 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,186 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 98,184 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,802 miles

centre and rear exhaust exhaust joints corroded

gearbox oil sump corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust exhaust joints corroded

gearbox oil sump corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,346 miles

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SM60 UHS is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM60 UHS, 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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SM60 UHS is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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