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DD12 SUB

2012 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD12 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,670 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,646 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,783 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, recommend replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,670 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 49,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion to n/s/r and both front brake disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. tyre tread depth beginning to get low,4mm. 225/55/17 97v m&s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 49,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion to n/s/r and both front brake disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. tyre tread depth beginning to get low,4mm. 225/55/17 97v m&s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,322 miles

high level brake light inop

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm. 225/55/17 97v

Pass 20 May 2019 40,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on edges (225/55 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,846 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low,3.5mm. 225/55/17 97v

n/s/r and both front tyres slightly perished.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 34,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low,3.5mm. 225/55/17 97v

n/s/r and both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 15 May 2017 30,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 27,066 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 27,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/r17 97v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,647 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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DD12 SUB is a 2012 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DD12 SUB, 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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DD12 SUB is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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