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AO61 ZPK

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,341 mi
Last recorded137,341 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 137,341 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,906 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 130,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 123,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,668 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,443 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,144 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,980 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking slightly

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,044 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

both front tyres have cuts to treaded area but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZPK is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

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

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