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BK18 XKS

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 XKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged, no effect on emitted light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 94,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged, no effect on emitted light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,808 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 70,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 62,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,455 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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BK18 XKS is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red 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 BK18 XKS, 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 BK18 XKS registered?

BK18 XKS is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is BK18 XKS safe to buy?

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