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SM62 LRA

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LRA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 157,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 156,878 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively near side rear of side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,786 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 154,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,905 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 128,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,034 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 113,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,714 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 76,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,585 miles

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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SM62 LRA is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM62 LRA, 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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SM62 LRA is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 23 December 2012.

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