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SN66 XWS

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN66 XWS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 45,248 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 45,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,938 miles

both rear tyres light cracking.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 17,954 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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SN66 XWS is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SN66 XWS, 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 SN66 XWS registered?

SN66 XWS is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is SN66 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN66 XWS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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