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SL61 YBN

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,414 mi
Last recorded112,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YBN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 112,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 95,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,802 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,889 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,882 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,658 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 32,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,929 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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SL61 YBN is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 SL61 YBN, 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 SL61 YBN registered?

SL61 YBN is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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