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AK16 GUW

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,854 mi
Last recorded59,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 GUW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 59,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 34,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 16,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 11,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 10,451 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing on windscreen

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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AK16 GUW is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 AK16 GUW, 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 AK16 GUW registered?

AK16 GUW is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is AK16 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 GUW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK16 GUW have outstanding finance?

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