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R40 JAY

2012 Subaru Brz

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,918 mi
Last recorded62,918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Brz41,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JAY
MakeSubaru
ModelBrz
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 62,918 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 57,660 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 57,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 51,497 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 45,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 40,385 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 35,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,093 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 16,127 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Brz?

Based on 7,849 MOT tests across 996 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
4,867
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
996
On UK Roads
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R40 JAY is a 2012 Subaru Brz in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Brz models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 41,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was R40 JAY registered?

R40 JAY is a 2012 Subaru Brz, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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