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CF56 FDK

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF56 FDK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 119,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,397 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,397 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,535 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,057 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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CF56 FDK is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CF56 FDK, 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 CF56 FDK?

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What year was CF56 FDK registered?

CF56 FDK is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2018.

Is CF56 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF56 FDK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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