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WV62 FTK

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 FTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,851 miles

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

near side bodywork damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,113 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,926 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 42,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,069 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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WV62 FTK is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV62 FTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV62 FTK is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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