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TJZ 3160

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,289 mi
Last recorded152,289 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 3160
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,289 miles

Exhaust hanger broken before rear box

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 152,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust hanger broken before rear box

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 146,417 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 138,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,805 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 130,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre pod (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,980 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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TJZ 3160 is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TJZ 3160, 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 TJZ 3160 registered?

TJZ 3160 is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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