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VO66 GBF

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,386 mi
Last recorded41,386 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 GBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 41,386 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2024 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover / undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2023 35,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight wear to n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone bush's

Pass 23 Dec 2022 32,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 32,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 28,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 26,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 24,687 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 24,687 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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VO66 GBF is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO66 GBF, 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 VO66 GBF registered?

VO66 GBF is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is VO66 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO66 GBF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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