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HN61 XAM

2012 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 XAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,282 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Osr no plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR brake caliper is binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes on anti roll bar have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,090 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on edges and are cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,965 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,978 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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HN61 XAM is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HN61 XAM, 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

How do I check the history of HN61 XAM?

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What year was HN61 XAM registered?

HN61 XAM is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is HN61 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 XAM shows 13 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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