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RV61 XGZ

2012 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,072 mi
Last recorded141,072 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 141,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,061 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 124,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,626 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working + o/s . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,424 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,642 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,865 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 47,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,512 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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RV61 XGZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV61 XGZ, 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 RV61 XGZ registered?

RV61 XGZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is RV61 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 XGZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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