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SC61 CBF

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 CBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,466 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 54,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 9,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 3,871 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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SC61 CBF is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SC61 CBF, 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 SC61 CBF registered?

SC61 CBF is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SC61 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC61 CBF shows 12 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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