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J555 PRE

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 PRE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,578 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 132,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slightly high hand brake travel

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,292 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lights not working (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 103,106 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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J555 PRE is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J555 PRE, 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 J555 PRE registered?

J555 PRE is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is J555 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 PRE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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