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SH16 CLZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 CLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 115,250 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,601 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 52,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,373 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,607 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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SH16 CLZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SH16 CLZ, 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 SH16 CLZ registered?

SH16 CLZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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