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WK16 FXV

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,957 mi
Last recorded68,957 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 FXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 68,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 31,710 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 26,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 24,208 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 24,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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WK16 FXV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK16 FXV, 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 WK16 FXV registered?

WK16 FXV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is WK16 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 FXV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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