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NL65 MFJ

2015 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 MFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 95,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner arch trim broken and in contact with spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front lower arm rear bushes starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Nov 2022 79,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 79,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,620 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 69,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 61,148 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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NL65 MFJ is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NL65 MFJ, 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 NL65 MFJ registered?

NL65 MFJ is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is NL65 MFJ safe to buy?

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