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LT62 LZJ

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 LZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,513 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,411 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 114,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil high in engine ?

Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,008 miles

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,418 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,203 miles

Front brake pads getting down

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

Rear brake pads getting down

Fail 3 Nov 2020 82,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front brake pads getting down

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

Rear brake pads getting down

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,417 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,334 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,334 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 43,330 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,894 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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LT62 LZJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LT62 LZJ, 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 LT62 LZJ registered?

LT62 LZJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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