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SO65 AVW

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 AVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Near excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear General corrosion underneath

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & General corrosion underneath to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 78,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & General corrosion underneath to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,994 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 72,982 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 50,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,031 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 AVW is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO65 AVW, 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 SO65 AVW registered?

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

Is SO65 AVW safe to buy?

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