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EY16 XKZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,823 mi
Last recorded44,823 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 XKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 44,823 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,739 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,388 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 21,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 19,803 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 11,415 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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EY16 XKZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EY16 XKZ, 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 EY16 XKZ registered?

EY16 XKZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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