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WK61 ZTC

2011 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,717 mi
Last recorded148,717 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 ZTC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 148,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Fail 6 Oct 2025 148,636 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 138,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 133,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,829 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,784 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,225 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 110,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF & OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,594 miles

Coolant level low on inspection

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Undercover trays fitted obstructing view of some components

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,592 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor doesn't close (8.3.1b)

Coolant level low on inspection

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Undercover trays fitted obstructing view of some components

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,160 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

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

Offside front side light bulb/connection?

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted,unable to test seat belt

both front wipers clear but leaves smear

coolant level low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WK61 ZTC is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WK61 ZTC, 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 WK61 ZTC registered?

WK61 ZTC is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WK61 ZTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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