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YH16 XPV

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,859 mi
Last recorded68,859 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 XPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 68,859 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 68,362 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,568 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,525 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on outer edges and cracking in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 46,605 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2020 38,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,533 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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YH16 XPV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH16 XPV, 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 YH16 XPV registered?

YH16 XPV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YH16 XPV safe to buy?

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