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EY18 VYF

2018 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,234 mi
Last recorded76,234 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 VYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,234 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,905 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 67,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords avon 225 55 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,601 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 42,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,739 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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EY18 VYF is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY18 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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What year was EY18 VYF registered?

EY18 VYF is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is EY18 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY18 VYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY18 VYF have outstanding finance?

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