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NS 4031

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,226 mi
Last recorded112,226 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS 4031
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,226 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 112,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 109,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,767 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,283 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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NS 4031 is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NS 4031, 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 NS 4031?

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What year was NS 4031 registered?

NS 4031 is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is NS 4031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS 4031 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NS 4031 have outstanding finance?

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