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CF04 XAK

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,814 mi
Last recorded106,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 XAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 106,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 101,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 101,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension top mount bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 98,768 miles

both headlamp lens faded

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 98,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 9 May 2023 94,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 90,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 85,757 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder area.

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

Pass 14 May 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 78,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,918 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,813 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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CF04 XAK is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CF04 XAK, 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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CF04 XAK is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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