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GN18 XSW

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,695 mi
Last recorded25,695 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 XSW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 25,695 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 21,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 17,613 miles

Rear wiper blade worn.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 18 May 2023 16,583 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished inside tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective. (Blade has separated from wiper).

Pass 24 May 2022 15,658 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 13,175 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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GN18 XSW is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN18 XSW, 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 GN18 XSW?

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What year was GN18 XSW registered?

GN18 XSW is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is GN18 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN18 XSW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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