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SY12 WCE

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,522 mi
Last recorded78,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,522 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,824 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,807 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,738 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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SY12 WCE is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SY12 WCE, 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 SY12 WCE registered?

SY12 WCE is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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