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BJ12 RUC

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,665 mi
Last recorded29,665 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RUC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 29,665 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 25,444 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 16,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 16,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 16,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,731 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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BJ12 RUC is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ12 RUC, 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 BJ12 RUC registered?

BJ12 RUC is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BJ12 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 RUC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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