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LF66 RXZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,184 mi
Last recorded23,184 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF66 RXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 23,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 17,691 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Aug 2024 17,689 miles

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,000 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 14,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,316 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 14,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 14,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 10,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 8,197 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 8,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LF66 RXZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF66 RXZ, 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 LF66 RXZ registered?

LF66 RXZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is LF66 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF66 RXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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