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V5 RPW

2015 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,240 mi
Last recorded54,240 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RPW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 54,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,220 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,689 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,704 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 20,383 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 13,554 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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V5 RPW is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Red 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 V5 RPW, 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 V5 RPW registered?

V5 RPW is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is V5 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 RPW 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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