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DU12 XTN

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,267 mi
Last recorded160,267 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XTN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 160,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly over heated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2026 160,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn clicking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc slightly over heated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2025 149,251 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 149,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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 28 Feb 2024 139,904 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspected from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has\slight play ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 139,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box os and ns (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive suspected from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod has\slight play ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,013 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 128,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 106,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,588 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,951 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,057 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perishing (2.4.G.2)

Slight Play In Offside Front Steering Arm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,402 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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DU12 XTN is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU12 XTN, 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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DU12 XTN is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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