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AP16 HJA

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 HJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,403 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,642 miles

Central Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,226 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,202 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 28,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,553 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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AP16 HJA is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP16 HJA, 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 AP16 HJA registered?

AP16 HJA is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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