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BV66 VAD

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 VAD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 104,870 miles

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

TPM light on

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,627 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 99,091 miles

Coolant low

Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,779 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 94,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,463 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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BV66 VAD is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV66 VAD, 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 BV66 VAD registered?

BV66 VAD is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is BV66 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV66 VAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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