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BV66 VAO

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 VAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 70,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 43,263 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 43,263 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 VAO is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green 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 BV66 VAO, 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

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What year was BV66 VAO registered?

BV66 VAO is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2016.

Is BV66 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV66 VAO 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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