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SM60 XVX

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,934 mi
Last recorded151,934 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 XVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 145,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 136,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 136,057 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 126,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,513 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 82,048 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 68,467 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,794 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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SM60 XVX is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVX, 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 SM60 XVX?

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What year was SM60 XVX registered?

SM60 XVX is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is SM60 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM60 XVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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