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AM53 JLX

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JLX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 141,757 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 139,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,217 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 128,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,327 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 117,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,804 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,415 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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AM53 JLX is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AM53 JLX, 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 AM53 JLX registered?

AM53 JLX is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is AM53 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 JLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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