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WU61 SBO

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,843 mi
Last recorded89,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 SBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,843 miles

both rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 89,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear nearside and offside exhaust flanges/joints corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,545 miles

exhaust flanges corroded in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,311 miles

all four tyres are becoming perished

rear exhaust flanges are corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,923 miles

cut in the offside front tyre tread

front brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust flanges are corroded

slight weep on the offside front shock absorber

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,826 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,081 miles

slight wear in the front anti roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,739 miles

all four tyres are becoming perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,834 miles

all four tyres are becoming perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,131 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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WU61 SBO is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green 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 WU61 SBO, 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 WU61 SBO registered?

WU61 SBO is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is WU61 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 SBO 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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