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PJ12 PAW

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,424 mi
Last recorded152,424 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 PAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 152,424 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 143,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 133,172 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 133,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,463 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 123,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,689 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 86,119 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,045 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJ12 PAW is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ12 PAW, 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 PJ12 PAW registered?

PJ12 PAW is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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