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AU12 PXA

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,204 mi
Last recorded174,204 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 PXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 174,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 174,204 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 167,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Heavily perished and highlighted when carring out other repairs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Heavily perished and highlighted when carrying out other repairs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 167,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 160,049 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 160,048 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside rear upper suspension arm balljoints excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 159,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 156,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 147,752 miles

O/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 147,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

O/s/f lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 20 May 2019 117,890 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 117,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 96,266 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 96,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 72,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut to treaded area but not exposing cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking slightly between treads

Pass 13 May 2015 47,536 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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AU12 PXA is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AU12 PXA, 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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AU12 PXA is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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