2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · 500 MPK
2015 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 24,215 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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500 MPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 24,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
500 MPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Subaru Forester (500 MPK) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
500 MPK Mileage History
- 05/09/202219,098 mi
- 04/09/202320,483 mi+1,385 mi
- 04/09/202421,571 mi+1,088 mi
- 05/09/202523,156 mi+1,585 mi
- 08/09/202624,215 mi+1,059 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk4 (SJ)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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