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AE66 ZZN

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,237 mi
Last recorded95,237 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 ZZN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before the hose is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,944 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,670 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 59,670 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,004 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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AE66 ZZN is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE66 ZZN, 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 AE66 ZZN registered?

AE66 ZZN is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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