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WO12 KSJ

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO12 KSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 91,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 91,393 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear ARB D bushes have excessive play ( ARB can move from side to side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,682 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 7 Jun 2023 77,352 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer at a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,935 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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WO12 KSJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WO12 KSJ, 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 WO12 KSJ registered?

WO12 KSJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is WO12 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO12 KSJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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