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AU62 PCO

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,953 mi
Last recorded130,953 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 PCO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 130,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower/outer front ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,701 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 118,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 112,286 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 112,285 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all front and rear mounting bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 53,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,079 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front and Rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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AU62 PCO is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU62 PCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU62 PCO registered?

AU62 PCO is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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