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GU62 PGE

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,279 mi
Last recorded67,279 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 PGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,279 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 67,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 65,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 65,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,578 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,932 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All VALVES (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,150 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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GU62 PGE is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU62 PGE, 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 GU62 PGE registered?

GU62 PGE is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GU62 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 PGE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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