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YJ16 PMB

2016 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,687 mi
Last recorded110,687 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 PMB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension bushes cracking

both rear chassis legs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 98,986 miles

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

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

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,971 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,811 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 63,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,257 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 52,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,438 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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YJ16 PMB is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ16 PMB, 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 YJ16 PMB registered?

YJ16 PMB is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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The MOT history for YJ16 PMB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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