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SN16 YOM

2016 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,542 mi
Last recorded116,542 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 YOM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 116,542 miles

multiple points of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 89,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate rubbing noise

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear pad shim not sitting correctly

turbo heat shield rattles

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 73,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 48,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,191 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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SN16 YOM is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN16 YOM, 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 SN16 YOM registered?

SN16 YOM is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is SN16 YOM safe to buy?

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