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NJ16 FPT

2016 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,034 mi
Last recorded127,034 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 FPT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,098 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,363 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,359 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,650 miles

Front brakes worn

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

Tyre inflation warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jan 2021 72,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes worn

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

Rear discs worn

Tyre inflation warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 FPT is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

NJ16 FPT is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is NJ16 FPT safe to buy?

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