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A1 EMV

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,339 mi
Last recorded61,339 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 38,200 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield clamp corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 16,739 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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A1 EMV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A1 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 EMV registered?

A1 EMV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is A1 EMV safe to buy?

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