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BW66 YAU

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 YAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 99,995 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,727 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 33,151 miles

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

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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BW66 YAU is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW66 YAU, 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 BW66 YAU registered?

BW66 YAU is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is BW66 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 YAU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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