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WJ12 ZSD

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,796 mi
Last recorded42,796 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZSD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,796 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 18,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 6,577 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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WJ12 ZSD is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WJ12 ZSD, 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 WJ12 ZSD registered?

WJ12 ZSD is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WJ12 ZSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 ZSD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ12 ZSD have outstanding finance?

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