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EO12 BZJ

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,783 mi
Last recorded23,783 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 BZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2015 12,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BZJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO12 BZJ, 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 EO12 BZJ registered?

EO12 BZJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is EO12 BZJ safe to buy?

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