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SK62 PZG

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,462 mi
Last recorded85,462 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 PZG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 85,462 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 85,460 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,680 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel alignment

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 74,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 74,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible marked (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,824 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust heatsheild ratling

slight play in front steering arms

Fail 13 Dec 2021 66,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust heatsheild ratling

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,752 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight knock at front nothing detected at wheels

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 18 Dec 2020 59,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight knock at front nothing detected at wheels

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2019 52,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 52,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 46,933 miles

A/C radiator fins damaged

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

both front lower balljoint boots twisted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

A/C radiator fins damaged

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

both front lower balljoint boots twisted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,147 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on outside edges 225/45/17 both on 3mm in middle off tyre

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 39,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing badly on outside edges 225/45/17 both on 3mm in middle off tyre

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,237 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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SK62 PZG is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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 SK62 PZG, 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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SK62 PZG is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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