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AP55 JOE

2015 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,086 mi
Last recorded103,086 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 JOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 103,086 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

dpf light flashing

Pass 24 May 2024 90,414 miles

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 90,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 65,066 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 65,066 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,979 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,434 miles

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

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,993 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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AP55 JOE is a 2015 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 53,754 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 AP55 JOE, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP55 JOE is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2015.

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