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BJ12 TKF

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 TKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 117,488 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,104 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 102,109 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 102,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 83,037 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 47,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,271 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 TKF is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BJ12 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

BJ12 TKF is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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