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T151 GBT

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,810 mi
Last recorded146,810 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 GBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 146,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 146,805 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 146,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 146,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 May 2022 144,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 144,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by tow bar (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,185 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty tell-tail not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 140,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light discoloured (4.5.4 (a))

Body component slightly loose front bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure rear tow bar socket loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 139,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 139,857 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 139,330 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,985 miles

all tyres age cracking

general surface corrosion to underneath vehicle and components

odometer not showing miles or kilometres but car is from Cyprus?

Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,985 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod excess play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres age cracking

general surface corrosion to underneath vehicle and components

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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T151 GBT is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T151 GBT, 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 T151 GBT registered?

T151 GBT is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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