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HY16 BTO

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,959 mi
Last recorded44,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 BTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 44,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 36,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 26,314 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 26,314 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 19,325 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 14,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 12,336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,564 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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HY16 BTO is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY16 BTO, 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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What year was HY16 BTO registered?

HY16 BTO is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is HY16 BTO safe to buy?

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