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VX16 LMO

2016 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,630 mi
Last recorded79,630 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 LMO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 63,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2024 48,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 35,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 28,242 miles

minor stone chipping to windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2021 28,242 miles

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

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

minor stone chipping to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,516 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 20,467 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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VX16 LMO is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VX16 LMO, 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 VX16 LMO registered?

VX16 LMO is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VX16 LMO safe to buy?

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