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HX16 ZYE

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,936 mi
Last recorded92,936 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 ZYE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 92,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,795 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 87,774 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 84,885 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-60-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer secondary tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,943 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 69,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,696 miles

Nearside front tyre substantially worn on outer edge and sidewall has cracks

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2019 35,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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HX16 ZYE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HX16 ZYE, 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 HX16 ZYE?

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What year was HX16 ZYE registered?

HX16 ZYE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is HX16 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX16 ZYE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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