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NR04 YBG

2015 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,713 mi
Last recorded129,713 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,713 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads wearing thin close to limit

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,683 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 109,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 105,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,629 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 98,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 98,501 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 946,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,796 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,501 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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NR04 YBG is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NR04 YBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NR04 YBG registered?

NR04 YBG is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is NR04 YBG safe to buy?

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