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HF16 SXJ

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,584 mi
Last recorded42,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 SXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 38,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 35,208 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,994 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 26,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 18,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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HF16 SXJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HF16 SXJ, 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 HF16 SXJ?

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What year was HF16 SXJ registered?

HF16 SXJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is HF16 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 SXJ shows 7 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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