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HF16 SXY

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,050 mi
Last recorded90,050 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 SXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 90,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 71,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 54,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm + Perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm + Perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm + Perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 54,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm + Perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm + Perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm + Perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,866 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,283 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 27,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 SXY is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXY, 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.

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HF16 SXY is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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