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GU66 EMX

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,955 mi
Last recorded139,955 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 EMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 139,955 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 139,827 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 101,535 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 50,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 28,935 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 12,454 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 8,830 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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GU66 EMX is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU66 EMX, 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

How do I check the history of GU66 EMX?

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What year was GU66 EMX registered?

GU66 EMX is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is GU66 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 EMX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU66 EMX have outstanding finance?

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