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RO55 SED

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 SED
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 126,181 miles

Rear exhaust tail box flanges badly corroded

engine covers under trays

Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,564 miles

engine covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,397 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

tail box flanges corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,308 miles

Covers and trays obscuring view

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,664 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor linkage broken (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,213 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,383 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,090 miles

anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,925 miles

Offside Front tyre cut to cord but less than 25 mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,255 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 29,983 miles

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

Offside 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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RO55 SED is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RO55 SED, 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 RO55 SED registered?

RO55 SED is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is RO55 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 SED 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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