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DR12 LAM

2015 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,132 mi
Last recorded35,132 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 LAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 31,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 27,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,192 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 18,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 10,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 8,885 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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DR12 LAM is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DR12 LAM, 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 DR12 LAM registered?

DR12 LAM is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is DR12 LAM safe to buy?

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