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BF12 HNU

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,256 mi
Last recorded84,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 84,254 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,808 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,431 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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BF12 HNU is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF12 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

BF12 HNU is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BF12 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 HNU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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