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RE62 TAU

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,622 mi
Last recorded142,622 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 TAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 142,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 138,451 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 124,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 112,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 100,462 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2020 96,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 86,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2017 68,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,050 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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RE62 TAU is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE62 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE62 TAU is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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