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BG18 GWF

2018 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 GWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,052 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most n/s and o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,988 miles

Front inner brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread worn low

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread edges worn low and cut in tread no signs of ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 26,281 miles

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

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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BG18 GWF is a 2018 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BG18 GWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG18 GWF registered?

BG18 GWF is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BG18 GWF safe to buy?

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