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YE04 PDR

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 PDR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 158,532 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 134,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,141 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 126,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,778 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,174 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 112,184 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 112,184 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,188 miles

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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YE04 PDR is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE04 PDR, 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 YE04 PDR registered?

YE04 PDR is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is YE04 PDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE04 PDR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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