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HV12 GJJ

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,651 mi
Last recorded114,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 GJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 114,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 105,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,357 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to expose cords

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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HV12 GJJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol 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 HV12 GJJ, 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 HV12 GJJ registered?

HV12 GJJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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