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GR54 EKZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,904 mi
Last recorded177,904 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 EKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 177,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2024 167,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 165,310 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 164,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 153,392 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 144,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 135,321 miles

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 135,291 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 125,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 125,320 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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GR54 EKZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GR54 EKZ, 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 GR54 EKZ registered?

GR54 EKZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is GR54 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR54 EKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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