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NJ16 FYB

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 FYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 102,806 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 102,804 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mounting/bearing notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,032 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 47,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 34,895 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 FYB is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

NJ16 FYB is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is NJ16 FYB safe to buy?

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