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R22 JNL

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,400 mi
Last recorded210,400 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 JNL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 210,400 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 201,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge...225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge...225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 191,863 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 185,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 185,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 177,386 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel , little reserve travel . (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 176,423 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linked to rear suspension, does not react when loaded (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel , little reserve travel . (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 170,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 166,617 miles

nearside mirror damaged (non-obligatory)

Pass 6 Nov 2018 156,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,089 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 131,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,157 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 80,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R22 JNL is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R22 JNL, 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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R22 JNL is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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