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NL65 PLJ

2015 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 PLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,527 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 70,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 49,117 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2022 41,883 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,004 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 36,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 36,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,244 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 30,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,068 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 24,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 16,657 miles

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

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 PLJ is a 2015 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

NL65 PLJ is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 November 2015.

Is NL65 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL65 PLJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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