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BF12 HKK

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,406 mi
Last recorded138,406 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,406 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,911 miles

advice rear brake pads 3/4 worn

advice slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,415 miles

Front Both Front Tyres worn 3mm

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

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked in swept area under 40mm

Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both Front Tyres worn 3mm

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

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked in swept area under 40mm

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,116 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 96,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,775 miles

front and rear brake pads 3000mls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% limit <30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre bolt thru tread ()

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,583 miles

front wiper blades are smearing

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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BF12 HKK is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF12 HKK, 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 BF12 HKK registered?

BF12 HKK is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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