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YX16 XCF

2016 Subaru Forestr

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forestr49,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 XCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForestr
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 112,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slide pins worn .

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper slide pins worn.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 112,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slide pins worn .

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper slide pins worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fluffing on edge. (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 103,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hill hold warning light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fluffing on edge. (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Subaru Forestr?

Based on 2,097 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
6,891
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads
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YX16 XCF is a 2016 Subaru Forestr in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forestr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 49,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Subaru Forestr typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forestr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX16 XCF is a 2016 Subaru Forestr, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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