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A5 NRK

2018 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,048 mi
Last recorded55,048 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NRK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wishbone Rear bush is cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wishbone Rear bush is cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 48,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wishbone Rear bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 48,549 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tps light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front pads less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower wishbone Rear bush is cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 30,449 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 30,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsf lower wishbone (front) bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 24,460 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer edge and cracking/splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 24,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Osf lower wishbone (front) bush has excessive play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre low on outer edge and cracking/splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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A5 NRK is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A5 NRK, 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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What year was A5 NRK registered?

A5 NRK is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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