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SO66 HXA

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,360 mi
Last recorded48,360 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 HXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 35,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,639 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 34,639 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides/x2 track rod dust covers affected. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 30,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 24,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,955 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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SO66 HXA is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SO66 HXA, 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 SO66 HXA registered?

SO66 HXA is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is SO66 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO66 HXA 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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