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AU16 GYX

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,708 mi
Last recorded78,708 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 GYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 78,708 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2025 69,577 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 23,981 miles

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust egr feed pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

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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AU16 GYX is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 GYX, 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 AU16 GYX registered?

AU16 GYX is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AU16 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 GYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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