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X767 PBA

2012 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX767 PBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,473 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber strut top mounts splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 93,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber strut top mounts splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,810 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner brake faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides not very effective (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides not very effective (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,242 miles

Rear both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack in treads.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,239 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported bolts missing (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack in treads.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 86,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front and rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2017 86,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front and rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near to catalist (7.1.2)

Centre Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,072 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,982 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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X767 PBA is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X767 PBA, 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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X767 PBA is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 2012.

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