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GY16 ECV

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 ECV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 82,090 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 70,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 66,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 51,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 35,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 21,797 miles

all four tyres slight age cracking to sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,752 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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GY16 ECV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 GY16 ECV, 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 GY16 ECV registered?

GY16 ECV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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