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HG16 XCL

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 XCL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,689 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,337 miles

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 14 Sep 2021 35,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 24,155 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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HG16 XCL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red 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 HG16 XCL, 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 HG16 XCL registered?

HG16 XCL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is HG16 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG16 XCL 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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