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BG18 GWM

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,629 mi
Last recorded31,629 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 GWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 19,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 10,314 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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BG18 GWM is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BG18 GWM, 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 BG18 GWM registered?

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

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