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BG16 OGA

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,045 mi
Last recorded60,045 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 59,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,650 miles

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

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,287 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 42,551 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,172 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on tread and worn on edges close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 33,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under cover fitted

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 OGA is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG16 OGA, 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 BG16 OGA registered?

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

Is BG16 OGA safe to buy?

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