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VN61 UMV

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,782 mi
Last recorded76,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 UMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,157 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,620 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 56,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,747 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,111 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,002 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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VN61 UMV 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 VN61 UMV, 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 VN61 UMV registered?

VN61 UMV is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is VN61 UMV safe to buy?

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