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SX65 EJL

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX65 EJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 85,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 77,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,178 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,655 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,194 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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SX65 EJL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 SX65 EJL, 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 SX65 EJL registered?

SX65 EJL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2016.

Is SX65 EJL safe to buy?

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Does SX65 EJL have outstanding finance?

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