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BT15 XMG

2015 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,177 mi
Last recorded137,177 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 XMG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,177 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,289 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Dec 2024 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,181 miles

General perishing on most suspension bushes.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,682 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 117,914 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,735 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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BT15 XMG is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 BT15 XMG, 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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BT15 XMG is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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