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NT53 POV

2015 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,914 mi
Last recorded148,914 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 POV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 148,914 miles

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

noise from rear diff/wheel bearings but needs to be checked on wheel free lift to turn wheels faster.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 142,457 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,112 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,552 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 106,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,626 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,392 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 104,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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NT53 POV is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NT53 POV, 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 NT53 POV registered?

NT53 POV is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2015.

Is NT53 POV safe to buy?

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