2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · WF66 ULU
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 95,457 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF66 ULU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 95,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF66 ULU 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 (WF66 ULU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
WF66 ULU Mileage History
- 18/11/202278,853 mi
- 20/11/202382,092 mi+3,239 mi
- 20/11/202487,136 mi+5,044 mi
- 07/11/202595,457 mi+8,321 mi
- 07/11/202595,457 mi
Average of roughly 5,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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