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HF16 SXO

2016 Subaru Forestr

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,924 mi
Last recorded152,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forestr49,890 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 SXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForestr
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 152,924 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 116,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush pressed on the wheel bearing hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush pressed on the wheel bearing hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,463 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 93,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,558 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,909 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 49,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Subaru Forestr?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
6,891
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads
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HF16 SXO is a 2016 Subaru Forestr in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forestr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 49,890 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Forestr typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forestr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF16 SXO registered?

HF16 SXO is a 2016 Subaru Forestr, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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