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SD16 OCC

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,594 mi
Last recorded78,594 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 OCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 78,594 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,851 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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SD16 OCC is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SD16 OCC, 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

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What year was SD16 OCC registered?

SD16 OCC is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SD16 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 OCC shows 7 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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