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SV61 CJE

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 CJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 111,828 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 111,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,254 miles

Lower Lower undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 102,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Rough to rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Lower undertrays fitted obscuring components.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,935 miles

Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking an perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 88,728 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the bulkshead (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,722 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,403 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV61 CJE is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV61 CJE, 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 SV61 CJE registered?

SV61 CJE is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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