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YG16 VSE

2016 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 VSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 84,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 47,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,184 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 35,184 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2020 32,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,235 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YG16 VSE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG16 VSE, 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 YG16 VSE registered?

YG16 VSE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is YG16 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 VSE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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