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FY12 RGZ

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,416 mi
Last recorded55,416 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 RGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,416 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 55,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 4 Apr 2023 49,873 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 49,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has a nail in the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,653 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 32,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear dog guard slightly interfering with operation of rear centre seat belt

Pass 15 Mar 2018 22,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 10,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 7,775 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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FY12 RGZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY12 RGZ, 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 FY12 RGZ registered?

FY12 RGZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is FY12 RGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 RGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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