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GU16 SFF

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,798 mi
Last recorded47,798 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 SFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 43,528 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 38,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 20,911 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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GU16 SFF is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 GU16 SFF, 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 GU16 SFF registered?

GU16 SFF is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is GU16 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 SFF shows 8 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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