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SM15 XEW

2015 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 XEW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 99,302 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 67,745 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,764 miles

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off

tyre pressure monitor lamp indicating soft tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,428 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicating one or more tyre pressure/s low

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,316 miles

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

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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SM15 XEW is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SM15 XEW, 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 SM15 XEW registered?

SM15 XEW is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is SM15 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 XEW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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