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SA15 BDU

2015 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA15 BDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,604 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 96,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

wheel rims has dirt, Near side front has quite excessive dirt

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 61,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 40,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 23,438 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 21,634 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,399 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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SA15 BDU is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA15 BDU, 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 SA15 BDU registered?

SA15 BDU is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is SA15 BDU safe to buy?

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