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BC16 XBR

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,031 mi
Last recorded93,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 XBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 93,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,222 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 86,219 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished, Splitting & Debonding From Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished & Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,133 miles

Rear Parking Brake Requirements Only Just Met

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 39,466 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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BC16 XBR 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 BC16 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

BC16 XBR is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BC16 XBR safe to buy?

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