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SR62 HVA

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,545 mi
Last recorded143,545 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR62 HVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 143,545 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded in multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 143,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded in multiple locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 138,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 138,427 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 131,051 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,320 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 117,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress on rear plate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,967 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress on rear plate (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,384 miles

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,818 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,813 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,454 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 73,454 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,556 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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SR62 HVA is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR62 HVA, 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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SR62 HVA is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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