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J3 DDL

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,903 mi
Last recorded63,903 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 63,903 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 57,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 53,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 49,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 45,327 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 45,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,638 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,390 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J3 DDL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J3 DDL, 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 J3 DDL registered?

J3 DDL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is J3 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 DDL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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