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WJ60 VHK

2011 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 VHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 97v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 99,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 97v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,625 miles

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,982 miles

All suspension is corroded and bushes are perished

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

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

General corrosion to the underside

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

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,321 miles

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

Exhaust flanges are corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,888 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,845 miles

Emissions not tested Turbo started making noises emissions aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ60 VHK is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ60 VHK, 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 WJ60 VHK registered?

WJ60 VHK is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 February 2011.

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