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BJZ 1213

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,214 mi
Last recorded51,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 1213
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 51,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,899 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,428 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 37,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 30,917 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 15,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 12,206 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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BJZ 1213 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 BJZ 1213, 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 BJZ 1213 registered?

BJZ 1213 is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BJZ 1213 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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