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SC61 CBO

2012 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,513 mi
Last recorded59,513 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 CBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 59,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 57,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 53,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 51,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 46,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 46,685 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 42,648 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 38,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,863 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 21,072 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 21,071 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 CBO is a 2012 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBO, 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 SC61 CBO registered?

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

Is SC61 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC61 CBO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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