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WJ61 ORV

2011 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ORV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,429 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 115,722 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 115,719 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust flanges very corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,757 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,769 miles

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 (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,083 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,813 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,813 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,397 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,397 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,100 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,787 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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WJ61 ORV is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ61 ORV, 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 WJ61 ORV registered?

WJ61 ORV is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is WJ61 ORV safe to buy?

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