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BX18 VYF

2018 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,781 mi
Last recorded40,781 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 VYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 40,781 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 40,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 35,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 31,057 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 26,132 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 19,052 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 14,502 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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BX18 VYF is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX18 VYF, 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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How do I check the history of BX18 VYF?

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What year was BX18 VYF registered?

BX18 VYF is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BX18 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX18 VYF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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