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NJ16 FOM

2016 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,240 mi
Last recorded49,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 FOM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 49,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 37,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 34,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,265 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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NJ16 FOM is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ16 FOM, 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 NJ16 FOM registered?

NJ16 FOM is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is NJ16 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 FOM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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