2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · SY16 WHJ
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 71,525 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 WHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 71,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 WHJ 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 (SY16 WHJ) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY16 WHJ Mileage History
- 27/05/202250,529 mi
- 22/05/202357,944 mi+7,415 mi
- 23/05/202357,946 mi+2 mi
- 01/06/202464,245 mi+6,299 mi
- 19/05/202571,525 mi+7,280 mi
Average of roughly 7,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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