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BG68 WYW

2018 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,614 mi
Last recorded46,614 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 WYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,614 miles

Exhaust flanges starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2024 38,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

chip in front screen o/s.

oil mist rear diff.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 38,937 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened will require new pads when discs replaced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened will require new pads when discs replaced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

chip in front screen o/s.

oil mist rear diff.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 32,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs rusty and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 23,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,560 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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BG68 WYW is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BG68 WYW, 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 BG68 WYW registered?

BG68 WYW is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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