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SG12 VSZ

2012 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,305 mi
Last recorded92,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,808 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 82,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 67,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,549 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 62,629 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,470 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,652 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 VSZ 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 SG12 VSZ, 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 SG12 VSZ registered?

SG12 VSZ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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