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WJ16 FXZ

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 FXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 80,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,793 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 51,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 51,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 36,725 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,216 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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WJ16 FXZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ16 FXZ, 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 WJ16 FXZ registered?

WJ16 FXZ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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The MOT history for WJ16 FXZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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