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SH61 WFM

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 WFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 98,383 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,352 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,786 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,596 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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SH61 WFM is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH61 WFM, 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 SH61 WFM registered?

SH61 WFM is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is SH61 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 WFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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