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OY61 OWU

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 OWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 72,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,704 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 64,704 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,166 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,636 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,354 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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OY61 OWU is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 OY61 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY61 OWU registered?

OY61 OWU is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is OY61 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY61 OWU 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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