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VF53 RKU

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,802 mi
Last recorded139,802 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 RKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 139,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 138,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 136,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 135,095 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,150 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 130,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 126,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 124,013 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 120,198 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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VF53 RKU is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VF53 RKU, 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 VF53 RKU registered?

VF53 RKU is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is VF53 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 RKU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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