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SY61 RUV

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,166 mi
Last recorded152,166 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 152,166 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 142,533 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 128,135 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,912 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,602 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,648 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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SY61 RUV is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY61 RUV, 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

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What year was SY61 RUV registered?

SY61 RUV is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SY61 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 RUV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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