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HO03 RVN

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,028 mi
Last recorded151,028 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO03 RVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 151,028 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,466 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 136,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 128,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 128,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,458 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,429 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bolted flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid level near to minimum

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bolted flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,991 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 36,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,261 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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HO03 RVN is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HO03 RVN, 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 HO03 RVN registered?

HO03 RVN is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is HO03 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO03 RVN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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