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VO12 VJP

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,289 mi
Last recorded148,289 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VJP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 133,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,795 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 118,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,947 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 104,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 89,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,445 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,565 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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VO12 VJP is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO12 VJP, 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 VO12 VJP registered?

VO12 VJP is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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