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WJ61 PLO

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 PLO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,753 miles

chips in the windscreen

nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes are cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,128 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,670 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,600 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 62,381 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,436 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PLO is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PLO, 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 WJ61 PLO registered?

WJ61 PLO is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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