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SH16 FFB

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,182 mi
Last recorded50,182 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 FFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 50,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 34,956 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,018 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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SH16 FFB is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc 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 SH16 FFB, 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 SH16 FFB registered?

SH16 FFB is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is SH16 FFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 FFB shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH16 FFB have outstanding finance?

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