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GJ12 JPV

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 JPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 97,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 93,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 76,249 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 70,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 65,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,874 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front headlamp has slight damage and a temporary repair

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,886 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense has slight damage and a temporary repair present

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,395 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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GJ12 JPV is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ12 JPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ12 JPV registered?

GJ12 JPV is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is GJ12 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 JPV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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