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SV16 AWC

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 AWC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 66,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 47,906 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,390 miles

Lower Lower under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 16,524 miles

Offside Rear cuts in thread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perished

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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SV16 AWC is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SV16 AWC, 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 SV16 AWC registered?

SV16 AWC is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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