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PY53 ZBJ

2015 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,710 mi
Last recorded195,710 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 ZBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2024 195,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 195,313 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 193,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 188,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 174,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 163,568 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,083 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 128,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,963 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

jap inport no redg plates fitted

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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PY53 ZBJ is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PY53 ZBJ, 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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PY53 ZBJ is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2015.

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