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AU66 GPE

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,217 mi
Last recorded127,217 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 127,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 127,217 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,515 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,042 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 52,042 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both 225/60/R17 99H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,569 miles

Offside exhaust B flow pipe cracked but still secure.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 38,452 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))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside exhaust B flow pipe cracked but still secure.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,122 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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AU66 GPE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU66 GPE, 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 AU66 GPE registered?

AU66 GPE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2016.

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