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BF12 YEV

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 102,050 miles

rear pads part worn

rear tyres part worn

Fail 16 Jul 2025 102,049 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear pads part worn

rear tyres part worn

Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,267 miles

front d-bushes worn

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,041 miles

front tyres worn n/s 3.5mm o/s 4mm

Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,551 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 82,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,722 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 74,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

movement in front d-bushes and links

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,119 miles

Offside Front shock leaking slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front d-bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 63,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,138 miles

front pads part worn

Pass 5 May 2017 38,879 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,607 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 YEV is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF12 YEV, 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 YEV registered?

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

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