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HS16 RBF

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS16 RBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 44,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing Tyre 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing Tyre 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing Tyre 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing Tyre 11 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking, Tyre 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox/transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,165 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 35,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 34,951 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2021 33,026 miles

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

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

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,146 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,625 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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HS16 RBF is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HS16 RBF, 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 HS16 RBF registered?

HS16 RBF is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is HS16 RBF safe to buy?

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