2016 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YJ16 PLB
2016 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 65,205 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ16 PLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 65,205 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.
YJ16 PLB 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 (YJ16 PLB) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YJ16 PLB Mileage History
- 05/09/202452,137 mi
- 06/09/202559,837 mi+7,700 mi
- 12/09/202559,837 mi
- 28/08/202665,205 mi+5,368 mi
- 28/08/202665,205 mi
Average of roughly 6,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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