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FE66 XBP

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,814 mi
Last recorded71,814 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE66 XBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,535 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 36,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 22,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 5,477 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 5,448 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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FE66 XBP is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE66 XBP, 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 FE66 XBP registered?

FE66 XBP is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is FE66 XBP safe to buy?

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