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RE16 CFD

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,504 mi
Last recorded104,504 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 CFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,504 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped, brake pads, that are visible, are wearing thin.

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mountings perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded and brake pads wearing low? (Not totally visible)

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,353 miles

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

Nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mountings perished and cracking.

Rear brake discs corroded

Undertray and lower outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,823 miles

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,515 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,515 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,268 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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RE16 CFD is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 RE16 CFD, 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 RE16 CFD registered?

RE16 CFD is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is RE16 CFD safe to buy?

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