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FP16 VFE

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 VFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,684 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 105,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 91,958 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 91,347 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 76,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 38,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,412 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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FP16 VFE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP16 VFE, 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 FP16 VFE registered?

FP16 VFE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is FP16 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 VFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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