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NJ66 YFV

2016 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 YFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 72,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 65,615 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 65,561 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens smashed

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))

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,979 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,390 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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NJ66 YFV is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NJ66 YFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ66 YFV?

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What year was NJ66 YFV registered?

NJ66 YFV is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is NJ66 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ66 YFV shows 8 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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