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BG66 CPZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 CPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 122,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both mirror cappings damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2025 122,896 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both mirror cappings damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,654 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both mirror cappings slightly damaged

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,045 miles

both mirror cappings slightly damaged

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both mirror cappings slightly damaged

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 81,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both mirror covers slightly damaged

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2022 81,414 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both mirror covers slightly damaged

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,565 miles

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,901 miles

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 43,901 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays 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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BG66 CPZ 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 BG66 CPZ, 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 BG66 CPZ registered?

BG66 CPZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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