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WD65 ULJ

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,625 mi
Last recorded25,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD65 ULJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 25,625 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 23,489 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 19 Dec 2023 21,543 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Pass 22 Dec 2022 18,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 16,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 13,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 13,534 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 11,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 7,693 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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WD65 ULJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WD65 ULJ, 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 WD65 ULJ registered?

WD65 ULJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is WD65 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD65 ULJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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