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A18 CWG

2016 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,711 mi
Last recorded34,711 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 34,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 31,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 23,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 18,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all 4 tyres low

front discs corroded inner faces

Pass 4 Jun 2021 12,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 9,735 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 8,572 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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A18 CWG is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol 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 A18 CWG, 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 A18 CWG?

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What year was A18 CWG registered?

A18 CWG is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is A18 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CWG 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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