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2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (inner edge scrubbed) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (inner edge scrubbed) (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm but scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm but scrubbing off (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSR TYRE EDGEWEAR
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?
Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SK12 VMD is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Grey 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 XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK12 VMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SK12 VMD registered?
SK12 VMD is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 4 April 2012.
Is SK12 VMD safe to buy?
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