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PL55 EBV

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,496 mi
Last recorded191,496 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL55 EBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 191,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 187,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 182,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 177,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 171,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 166,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 160,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 156,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 153,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 150,095 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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PL55 EBV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL55 EBV, 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 PL55 EBV?

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What year was PL55 EBV registered?

PL55 EBV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 January 2016.

Is PL55 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL55 EBV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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