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X21 JLT

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 JLT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,625 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,243 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 37,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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X21 JLT is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X21 JLT, 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 X21 JLT registered?

X21 JLT is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is X21 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 JLT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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