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BJ12 RWZ

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,708 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,610 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,260 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear bush perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower rear bush perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,926 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,126 miles

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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BJ12 RWZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ12 RWZ, 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 BJ12 RWZ registered?

BJ12 RWZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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