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SU51 BRU

2012 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,499 mi
Last recorded141,499 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 BRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 141,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 140,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 139,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,729 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 138,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 splitting in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,015 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,624 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 132,592 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 130,300 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 130,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 127,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 114,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,524 miles

rear outer brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,557 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and rear outer pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2013 106,546 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,215 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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SU51 BRU is a 2012 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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 SU51 BRU, 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 SU51 BRU registered?

SU51 BRU is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is SU51 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 BRU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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