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SB62 GOA

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 GOA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,917 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,648 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,755 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,155 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,594 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,503 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 12,213 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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SB62 GOA is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB62 GOA, 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 SB62 GOA registered?

SB62 GOA is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is SB62 GOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 GOA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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