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BC16 HKK

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 HKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 143,145 miles

slight oil leak?

Fail 26 Jun 2026 143,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

slight oil leak?

Pass 20 Jun 2025 121,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 84,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 72,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,464 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 43,901 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage zone A over 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BC16 HKK is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC16 HKK, 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 BC16 HKK registered?

BC16 HKK is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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