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VF61 AVD

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,897 mi
Last recorded124,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,897 miles

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

small stone chip zone b of windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2024 124,884 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

small stone chip zone b of windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2023 117,944 miles

small stone chip windscreen zone b

Fail 3 Jul 2023 117,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

small stone chip windscreen zone b

Pass 4 Jul 2022 113,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (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))

small stone chip to zone B of windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 12,960 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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VF61 AVD is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VF61 AVD, 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 VF61 AVD registered?

VF61 AVD is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is VF61 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF61 AVD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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