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WH65 DKL

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,170 mi
Last recorded148,170 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH65 DKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 148,170 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 105,927 miles

no exhaust smoke detected

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,647 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,872 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,135 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,321 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 50,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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WH65 DKL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WH65 DKL, 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 WH65 DKL registered?

WH65 DKL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2016.

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