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BF18 ZTO

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 ZTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,539 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 71,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,645 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 61,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 61,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,066 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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BF18 ZTO is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF18 ZTO, 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 BF18 ZTO registered?

BF18 ZTO is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2018.

Is BF18 ZTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 ZTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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