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LJ65 HXU

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 HXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 66,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 65,933 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2024 62,382 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,217 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Nsf brake caliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,456 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 48,362 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coil springs are broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,796 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,492 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 33,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers do not clear screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyres have no tread and under 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm rear tyres low on tread on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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LJ65 HXU is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol 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 LJ65 HXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ65 HXU registered?

LJ65 HXU is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2016.

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