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SO65 EDC

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,671 mi
Last recorded98,671 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,592 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 22,739 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 EDC is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SO65 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

SO65 EDC is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is SO65 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO65 EDC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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