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DX16 YRF

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 YRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,197 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 79,141 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Starting to crack on small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,994 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,667 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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DX16 YRF is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 DX16 YRF, 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

How do I check the history of DX16 YRF?

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What year was DX16 YRF registered?

DX16 YRF is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DX16 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 YRF 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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