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SO16 XHG

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 XHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 93,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,269 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,243 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,568 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have lip forming (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 44,164 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 33,309 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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SO16 XHG is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SO16 XHG, 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 SO16 XHG registered?

SO16 XHG is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is SO16 XHG safe to buy?

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