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FH04 MOO

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,412 mi
Last recorded126,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 MOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 126,412 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 126,284 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,793 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 109,792 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 95,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner 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 27 May 2022 84,316 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 84,316 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 80,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,266 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2019 72,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 63,663 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,281 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 12 May 2015 39,281 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

small cut in n/s/f 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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FH04 MOO is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH04 MOO, 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 FH04 MOO registered?

FH04 MOO is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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