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BS61 MRS

2018 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS61 MRS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust upper heat shield requires new bolts

Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,453 miles

TPMS LIGHT FLASHING

Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,385 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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BS61 MRS is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BS61 MRS, 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 BS61 MRS registered?

BS61 MRS is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is BS61 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS61 MRS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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