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VN12 JLO

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 JLO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 83,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 70,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 56,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,177 miles

nearside front,offside front and offside rear tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,462 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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VN12 JLO is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 JLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 JLO registered?

VN12 JLO is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is VN12 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 JLO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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