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SK12 VMD

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VMD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 158,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 142,036 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 138,003 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 138,002 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2021 133,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 133,705 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,964 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 123,964 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,295 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,457 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,092 miles

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.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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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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SK12 VMD is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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