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EO12 BZD

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,758 mi
Last recorded129,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 BZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 129,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 119,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision split

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 119,534 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision split

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,642 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 108,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 92,867 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,263 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,075 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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EO12 BZD is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO12 BZD, 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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EO12 BZD is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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