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BG16 OFJ

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 OFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,802 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 68,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 68,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,166 miles

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

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 47,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 43,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,139 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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BG16 OFJ 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 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 BG16 OFJ, 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 BG16 OFJ registered?

BG16 OFJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is BG16 OFJ safe to buy?

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