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YD16 SRV

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,231 mi
Last recorded50,231 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 SRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 40,385 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 17,558 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 15,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,093 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YD16 SRV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD16 SRV, 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 YD16 SRV registered?

YD16 SRV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is YD16 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 SRV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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