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DY12 LRL

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,963 mi
Last recorded127,963 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LRL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 127,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 114,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3mm and worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3 mm and cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear evidence of brake binding in past

underside of vehicle verry dirty at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2025 114,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip loose but preventing ingress of dirt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3mm and worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3 mm and cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear evidence of brake binding in past

underside of vehicle verry dirty at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,024 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 100,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,164 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,214 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,368 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,814 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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DY12 LRL is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY12 LRL, 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 DY12 LRL registered?

DY12 LRL is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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