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ST61 NCF

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 NCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,586 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,853 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 78,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacture covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacture covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,108 miles

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

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

rear brake back plates corroded and split

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,369 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,776 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,331 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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ST61 NCF is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST61 NCF, 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 ST61 NCF registered?

ST61 NCF is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is ST61 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 NCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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