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YT61 VNJ

2012 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,286 mi
Last recorded105,286 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 VNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,286 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear of inner sills rusty/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 102,033 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 102,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,487 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2024 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,636 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and components rusty and corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,738 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,738 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YT61 VNJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT61 VNJ, 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 YT61 VNJ registered?

YT61 VNJ is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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