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AF12 VHK

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,999 mi
Last recorded173,999 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2018 173,999 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 163,640 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 154,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly rusty

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 148,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,417 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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AF12 VHK is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 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 AF12 VHK, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF12 VHK registered?

AF12 VHK is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AF12 VHK safe to buy?

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