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SH15 FDZ

2015 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,566 mi
Last recorded39,566 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 FDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 39,566 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 39,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken from fixings (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

runflat type tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 39,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 36,921 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,561 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 32,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in the tread exposing cord or ply 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 30,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,622 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 20,632 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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SH15 FDZ is a 2015 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH15 FDZ, 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 SH15 FDZ registered?

SH15 FDZ is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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