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YA15 SFZ

2015 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,711 mi
Last recorded130,711 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 SFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 130,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 126,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 103,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,847 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on thread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear emissions to clean to get a reading on dsm machine

dpf light flashing on dash

Fail 31 Jul 2018 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on thread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear emissions to clean to get a reading on dsm machine

dpf light flashing on dash

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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YA15 SFZ is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA15 SFZ, 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 YA15 SFZ registered?

YA15 SFZ is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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