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WU61 SBY

2011 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,685 mi
Last recorded169,685 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 169,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 158,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 147,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 109,053 miles

Brake Pedal Has A Lot Of Travel Before Operating The Braking System (During Brake Test)

Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 60,060 miles

Back seats not in use

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check front pads

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,906 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 47,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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 SBY is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SBY, 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

How do I check the history of WU61 SBY?

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What year was WU61 SBY registered?

WU61 SBY is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is WU61 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 SBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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