2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · BV66 VBN
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 59,800 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV66 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 59,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV66 VBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Subaru Forester (BV66 VBN) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV66 VBN Mileage History
- 01/12/202237,766 mi
- 29/11/202344,507 mi+6,741 mi
- 05/12/202344,508 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/202451,403 mi+6,895 mi
- 05/12/202559,800 mi+8,397 mi
Average of roughly 7,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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