2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · RV15 FOM
2015 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 81,491 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV15 FOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 81,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV15 FOM 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 (RV15 FOM) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV15 FOM Mileage History
- 20/10/202360,947 mi
- 16/09/202464,667 mi+3,720 mi
- 18/08/202572,541 mi+7,874 mi
- 18/08/202681,433 mi+8,892 mi
- 24/08/202681,491 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 7,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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