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FY18 UFP

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,761 mi
Last recorded74,761 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 UFP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush wearing and has visible play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 66,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,934 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 60,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,377 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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FY18 UFP is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 FY18 UFP, 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

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What year was FY18 UFP registered?

FY18 UFP is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is FY18 UFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 UFP 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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