2011 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · DV61 MFY
2011 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 119,320 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV61 MFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 119,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV61 MFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Subaru Forester (DV61 MFY) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DV61 MFY Mileage History
- 05/03/202497,909 mi
- 03/03/2025108,189 mi+10,280 mi
- 03/03/2025108,189 mi
- 26/02/2026119,320 mi+11,131 mi
- 26/02/2026119,320 mi
Average of roughly 10,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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