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YC53 PYK

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,582 mi
Last recorded188,582 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 PYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 188,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 181,612 miles

Headlamp aim poor on both headlamps

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 175,861 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 175,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 169,850 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 169,565 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 159,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front top suspension mounts slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 151,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 151,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 146,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2018 135,340 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 135,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017
Fail 11 Dec 2017 124,333 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 104,272 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YC53 PYK is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC53 PYK, 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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YC53 PYK is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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