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AU15 OWC

2015 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 OWC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y pipe o/s section to flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light n/w

Offside Front DRL n/w

Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,476 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front head-light washer broken

Pass 23 Sep 2021 123,154 miles

Front screen cracked across bottom

Offside Front day running lamp not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 123,151 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front screen cracked across bottom

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

Offside Front day running lamp not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,861 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front day running light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Outer arm rear bushes cracking

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside door mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached cover flap missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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AU15 OWC is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU15 OWC, 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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AU15 OWC is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2015.

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