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BG18 GWJ

2018 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,187 mi
Last recorded61,187 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,187 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 61,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,973 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,069 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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BG18 GWJ is a 2018 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

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

Is BG18 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 GWJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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