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DRZ 5887

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,264 mi
Last recorded168,264 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5887
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 168,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 158,427 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,108 miles

suspension, suspension components, subframe, exhaust, chassis, coil spring, hub, sills, brake pipe and fuel pipe are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,006 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 129,118 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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DRZ 5887 is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DRZ 5887, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRZ 5887 registered?

DRZ 5887 is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is DRZ 5887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 5887 shows 6 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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