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BK18 XNV

2018 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 XNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,369 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,608 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 XNV is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BK18 XNV, 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 BK18 XNV registered?

BK18 XNV is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BK18 XNV safe to buy?

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