2019 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · MW52 WAT
2019 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 47,478 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW52 WAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 47,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW52 WAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Subaru Forester (MW52 WAT) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
MW52 WAT Mileage History
- 03/09/202222,790 mi
- 17/10/202332,721 mi+9,931 mi
- 07/10/202440,240 mi+7,519 mi
- 13/10/202547,478 mi+7,238 mi
Average of roughly 7,938 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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