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YC61 AOD

2011 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,323 mi
Last recorded133,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Subaru Forester75,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 AOD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn HEAVILY on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flanges HEAVILY deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,787 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear bolted exhaust flange are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 21 Jun 2022 110,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear bolted exhaust flange are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 20 May 2022 110,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 104,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,209 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer joints corroded.

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,979 miles

Both rear exhaust silencer joints corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,577 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on off side and near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,675 miles

brake anti slip provision not rubber

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,332 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,468 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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YC61 AOD is a 2011 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC61 AOD, 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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YC61 AOD is a 2011 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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