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J555 MDO

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 MDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,260 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,875 miles

vehicle covered in guards obscuring view to some components.

Fail 17 Feb 2021 87,852 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mill on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in guards obscuring view to some components.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to see brake pipes over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

guards fitted obscuring view to some components.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,155 miles

under vehicle covered in plastic guards

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,281 miles

under vehicle covered in plastic guards

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,269 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 28,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J555 MDO is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 J555 MDO, 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 J555 MDO registered?

J555 MDO is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is J555 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 MDO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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