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BV65 JZU

2015 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,419 mi
Last recorded154,419 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 JZU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 154,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,356 miles

both rear brake discs partially corroded

offside rear tyre worn

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 19 Oct 2023 125,413 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

nearside wishbone rear bush splitting

offside front tyre worn, badly worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,686 miles

rear bush splitting nearside wishbone

Fail 27 Oct 2022 110,686 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 110,686 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,019 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,362 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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BV65 JZU is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV65 JZU, 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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What year was BV65 JZU registered?

BV65 JZU is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is BV65 JZU safe to buy?

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