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SV66 MPE

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 MPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 73,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 68,443 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,605 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 62,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 52,619 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,126 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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SV66 MPE 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 87.5%.

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 SV66 MPE, 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 SV66 MPE registered?

SV66 MPE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is SV66 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV66 MPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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