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CO55 MAH

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,368 mi
Last recorded73,368 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO55 MAH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 73,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 73,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tyre feels thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer pad approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 92,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock lower lock clamp insecure resulting in movement in hub/shock fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft inner gaiter insecurely clipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working L.E.D lamp n/w (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached hub ball joint pinch bolt been snapped in hub , ball joint not been clamped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on outer edge, tyre feels thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner & outer pad approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad approx 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded at pipe joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush gland slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 91,074 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,797 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel has a weld repaired section.

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,386 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside door mirror housing insecure

nearside front tyre valve cracking

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 31 May 2018 68,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside door mirror housing insecure

nearside front tyre valve cracking

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre valve cracking

offside rear tyre valve slightly cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,121 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,049 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,113 miles

rear brake discs and pads excessively worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,458 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,797 miles

corrosion to all discs surfaces

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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CO55 MAH is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CO55 MAH, 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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CO55 MAH is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2018.

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