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WV12 EEG

2012 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,807 mi
Last recorded191,807 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 EEG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 191,807 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 179,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Backing plate very corroded behind brake disc.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 179,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter coming off. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Backing plate very corroded behind brake disc.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 168,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,924 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

dpf light on

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 12 Dec 2022 158,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick signs of getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

dpf light on

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,136 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 31 Dec 2020 136,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2020 117,204 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2020 117,204 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,090 miles

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

r/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,631 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,235 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,815 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,081 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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WV12 EEG is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 WV12 EEG, 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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WV12 EEG is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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