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LF16 XES

2016 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,639 mi
Last recorded165,639 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 XES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 165,639 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp unit damaged and covered with adhesive tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light on

Pass 11 Sep 2025 159,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,061 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread upper part taped up (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 141,915 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread upper part taped up (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and taped up (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,798 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 93,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative showing a fault (5.2.3 (h))

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

abs tcs flashing intermitently

Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,215 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 75,215 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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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LF16 XES is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel 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 LF16 XES, 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 LF16 XES registered?

LF16 XES is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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