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BG66 CVL

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,428 mi
Last recorded47,428 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 CVL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 44,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 43,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 43,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 32,117 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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BG66 CVL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BG66 CVL, 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

How do I check the history of BG66 CVL?

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What year was BG66 CVL registered?

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

Is BG66 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 CVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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