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WG61 DZL

2011 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

51,406 mi
Last recorded51,406 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 DZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 51,406 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust joins corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 43,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 36,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,254 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,160 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 13,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 9,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WG61 DZL is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Red 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 WG61 DZL, 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 WG61 DZL registered?

WG61 DZL is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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