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RA66 DJX

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 DJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,599 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK INTERNAL (NO PLAY DETECTED)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (225/60R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 93,268 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER, STRONG ADVISE (225/60R17 99V) (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from steering rack (internal) no play detected

Pass 2 Nov 2023 71,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 53,415 miles

There is a knocking from the steering rack internally no fre play in any of the joints or bushes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 40,530 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges

Clutch pedal rubber is worn - advise replacing soon

The brake pedal rubber is worn on the edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 29,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 22,437 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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RA66 DJX is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RA66 DJX, 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 RA66 DJX registered?

RA66 DJX is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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