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DP65 LVC

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 LVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 83,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,091 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bush perishing and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,354 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,406 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear outer ferrules on callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre exhaust joint flange corroded - no leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes slightly perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination at top edge (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,896 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn on corner (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust flange joint corroded, no leak of exhaust gas

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS, inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, effective braking surface slightly reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple very small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 41,702 miles

Central Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges, slight perishing noted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, slight perishing noted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,753 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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DP65 LVC is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 DP65 LVC, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DP65 LVC is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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