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SO65 AVV

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 AVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 55,522 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2026 55,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 37,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 33,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 26,789 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,936 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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SO65 AVV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SO65 AVV, 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 SO65 AVV registered?

SO65 AVV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is SO65 AVV safe to buy?

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