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BG66 CVX

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 CVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 102,206 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsf wheel is slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf lower wishbone Rear bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 91,548 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tps light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads are too low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsf wheel is slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,650 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 80,637 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 71,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,542 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,508 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 CVX is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CVX, 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 CVX registered?

BG66 CVX is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is BG66 CVX safe to buy?

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