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GK65 OAP

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK65 OAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge./// (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays.///

Fail 6 Jan 2026 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge./// (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays.///

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.7mm./// (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.///

Fail 3 Jan 2025 73,131 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.7mm./// (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 11 Oct 2023 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges /// (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge /// (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil /// (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 30,782 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 30,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,201 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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GK65 OAP is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GK65 OAP, 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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What year was GK65 OAP registered?

GK65 OAP is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 February 2016.

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