2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · NJ66 YGE
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 123,299 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ66 YGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 123,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ66 YGE 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 (NJ66 YGE) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ66 YGE Mileage History
- 11/11/202281,226 mi
- 11/11/202281,226 mi
- 13/11/2023100,879 mi+19,653 mi
- 13/11/2023100,879 mi
- 22/11/2024123,299 mi+22,420 mi
Average of roughly 20,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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