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1033 DG

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,364 mi
Last recorded44,364 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1033 DG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 128,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in exhaust system join flanges

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

head light outputs are slightly different in colour

Fail 6 May 2025 128,974 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion in exhaust system join flanges

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,226 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 39,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 124,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever has slight free play travel and little reserve travel

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 May 2024 124,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever has slight free play travel and little reserve travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,713 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 30 May 2023 118,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2019 97,137 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,999 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,619 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,404 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,119 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,305 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear to brake peddle rubber

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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1033 DG is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 1033 DG, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1033 DG is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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