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RX66 ZLU

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,201 mi
Last recorded61,201 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX66 ZLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,424 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 57,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,875 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 49,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,698 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 43,698 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower wishbone Front bushes are excessively worn and both Rear bushes are starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have cuts in tread showing cords and are low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread showing cords and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,464 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,849 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 24,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf tyre has cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,018 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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RX66 ZLU is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX66 ZLU, 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 RX66 ZLU registered?

RX66 ZLU is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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