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DG18 HKW

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,599 mi
Last recorded44,599 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG18 HKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 33,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 28,736 miles

Front and rear registration plates are showing some deterioration

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tread area ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread areas and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 28,729 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear registration plates are showing some deterioration

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tread area ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread areas and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,416 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tread edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 17,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 17,208 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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DG18 HKW is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG18 HKW, 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

How do I check the history of DG18 HKW?

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What year was DG18 HKW registered?

DG18 HKW is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is DG18 HKW safe to buy?

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