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R121 PTR

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,808 mi
Last recorded70,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 PTR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 70,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No access to 3rd row seats and seat belts

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 68,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No access to 3rd row seats and seat belts

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 105,842 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 105,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust front mount broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,268 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 79,767 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat down seat belts not checked

Fail 20 May 2021 79,766 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat down seat belts not checked

Pass 4 Feb 2021 35,308 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 28 May 2020 73,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 32,511 miles

no acceleration detected

Pass 15 May 2019 66,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 27,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,477 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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R121 PTR is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R121 PTR, 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 R121 PTR registered?

R121 PTR is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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