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SW12 LWK

2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,488 mi
Last recorded105,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel81,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear,both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End before the hose,front and rear,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Central part of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyres are worn on the outer edge and are slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Exhaust central flange is corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,488 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear,both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End before the hose,front and rear,both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Central part of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyres are worn on the outer edge and are slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Exhaust central flange is corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,749 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ends before the flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 102,705 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both ends before the flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,438 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 96,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 81,802 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,799 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,484 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,226 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 37,904 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 37,904 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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SW12 LWK is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SW12 LWK, 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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SW12 LWK is a 2012 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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