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NC16 BZN

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,352 mi
Last recorded62,352 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 BZN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,352 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 62,350 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 54,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 46,653 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,960 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 31,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,903 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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NC16 BZN is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 NC16 BZN, 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 NC16 BZN registered?

NC16 BZN is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is NC16 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC16 BZN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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