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SE62 XPB

2012 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE62 XPB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 151,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 143,466 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 143,394 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to sub frame mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened next to sub frame mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,043 miles

Offside Front Lower FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,470 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,714 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,349 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 57,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,872 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 34,872 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SE62 XPB is a 2012 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE62 XPB, 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 SE62 XPB registered?

SE62 XPB is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SE62 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE62 XPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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