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AF16 FTE

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,047 mi
Last recorded46,047 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FTE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 46,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 32,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,976 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,720 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 21,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 17,399 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 FTE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red 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 FTE, 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 AF16 FTE registered?

AF16 FTE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AF16 FTE safe to buy?

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