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L4 TRS

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,598 mi
Last recorded83,598 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 TRS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 78,627 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,634 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 73,634 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tighten up (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,507 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 46,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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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L4 TRS is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L4 TRS, 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 L4 TRS registered?

L4 TRS is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is L4 TRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 TRS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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