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AF16 FSE

2016 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,542 mi
Last recorded93,542 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 79,473 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 41,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,148 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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AF16 FSE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AF16 FSE, 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 AF16 FSE registered?

AF16 FSE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is AF16 FSE safe to buy?

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