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WG61 DZY

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 DZY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,494 miles

Rear exhaust flanges on rear boxes both side corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 82,899 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange on both sides corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,144 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded [two]

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,973 miles

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,449 miles

Rear exhaust flange/mounts are corroded

all tyres except o/s/front starting to perish and wear on the edges

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,842 miles

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Rear tyres wearing on the edges

under floor protection unable to carry out full pipe check

Fail 13 Dec 2019 54,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Rear tyres wearing on the edges

under floor protection unable to carry out full pipe check

Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front disc pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,456 miles

Offside Front brake disc pitted/corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,575 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded/pitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,102 miles

Offside 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 DZY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DZY, 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 WG61 DZY registered?

WG61 DZY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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The MOT history for WG61 DZY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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