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SG53 RNH

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,992 mi
Last recorded153,992 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RNH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 153,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 148,727 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,841 miles

Front brake discs inner face slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2020 135,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 129,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 115,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 10,096 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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SG53 RNH is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SG53 RNH, 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 SG53 RNH registered?

SG53 RNH is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2016.

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