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SV62 RBF

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,243 mi
Last recorded131,243 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 RBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,243 miles

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

slight seepage from fuel tank

Fail 16 Aug 2023 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight seepage from fuel tank

Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,041 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 123,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 114,644 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,704 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,851 miles

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,369 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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SV62 RBF is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV62 RBF, 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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SV62 RBF is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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