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SG12 VSF

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 92,452 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 82,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,937 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,307 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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SG12 VSF is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG12 VSF, 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 SG12 VSF registered?

SG12 VSF is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SG12 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 VSF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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