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GJ12 JTO

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,155 mi
Last recorded38,155 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 JTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 36,887 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,363 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 34,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 34,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,958 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perrished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bus perrished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,435 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Pass 9 Mar 2015 12,182 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 JTO is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JTO, 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 GJ12 JTO registered?

GJ12 JTO is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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