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RX66 ZMV

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,125 mi
Last recorded57,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX66 ZMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 57,125 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal and clutch pedal worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes on anti roll bar has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsf lower wishbone front bush excessively worn and rear bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber is split/worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nsr noplate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf lower wishbone front bush is worn and rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wishbone (Front) bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on edges and cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,396 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread and sidewalls and both low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 30,668 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 30,668 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 and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 16 Oct 2020 25,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 21,292 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 ZMV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 RX66 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

RX66 ZMV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is RX66 ZMV safe to buy?

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