2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YC66 XCA
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 54,092 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC66 XCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 54,092 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.
YC66 XCA 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 (YC66 XCA) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC66 XCA Mileage History
- 01/10/202227,431 mi
- 09/05/202332,372 mi+4,941 mi
- 17/04/202443,302 mi+10,930 mi
- 22/05/202554,092 mi+10,790 mi
- 22/05/202554,092 mi
Average of roughly 10,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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