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MK16 RZA

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,039 mi
Last recorded16,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 RZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 16,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 15,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 15,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 14,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 13,517 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 13,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 12,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 8,602 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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MK16 RZA is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK16 RZA, 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 MK16 RZA?

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What year was MK16 RZA registered?

MK16 RZA is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is MK16 RZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK16 RZA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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