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AO61 ZPH

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZPH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 109,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 102,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 97,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 87,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,008 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cover slight damage.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2020 81,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover slight damage.

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,794 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover slight damage. but no sharp protruding edges.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,338 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 49,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,735 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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AO61 ZPH is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO61 ZPH, 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 AO61 ZPH registered?

AO61 ZPH is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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