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VK61 XCY

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,624 mi
Last recorded42,624 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XCY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2024 42,624 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear most bolted exhaust flanges showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,998 miles

All bolted exhaust flanges are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes n/s and o/s showing perish marks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,997 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,166 miles

Exhaust bolted flanges (3) showing some heavy deterioration

Front n/s and o/s lower rearmost suspension bushes are showing some deterioration

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,342 miles

Rear exhaust bolted flanges n/s and o/s are showing some heavy deterioration/corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,201 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,927 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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VK61 XCY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VK61 XCY, 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 VK61 XCY registered?

VK61 XCY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is VK61 XCY safe to buy?

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