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A11 XAA

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,896 mi
Last recorded59,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,150 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,105 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 32,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,181 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 16,400 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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A11 XAA is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 XAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A11 XAA registered?

A11 XAA is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is A11 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 XAA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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