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SB61 EUL

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,057 mi
Last recorded120,057 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 EUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 120,057 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Font d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 120,057 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Font d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,765 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 67,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 41,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,594 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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SB61 EUL is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SB61 EUL, 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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What year was SB61 EUL registered?

SB61 EUL is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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