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VX65 FGZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX65 FGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,579 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 72,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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VX65 FGZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX65 FGZ, 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 VX65 FGZ registered?

VX65 FGZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VX65 FGZ safe to buy?

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