2016 Subaru Forester · 4,013 MOT tests
2016 Subaru Forester reliability
2016 Subaru Foresters fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Forester years (4,013 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 20.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,650
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,013
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.7% of tests fail here (132% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.7%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Tyres3.7%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.06%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.32%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.07%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.58%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.79%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Subaru Forester reliable?
2016 Subaru Foresters fail 20.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 18 Forester years (4,013 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.06% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.94% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Subaru Forester shows 55,650 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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