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MX12 JPU

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,113 mi
Last recorded75,113 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 JPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARMS, REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,983 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,530 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,355 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 59,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,415 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,415 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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MX12 JPU is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MX12 JPU, 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 MX12 JPU registered?

MX12 JPU is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MX12 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 JPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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