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HY18 UYS

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 UYS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,851 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 46,468 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 38,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip on inside of front disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wearing smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 27,978 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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HY18 UYS is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY18 UYS, 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 HY18 UYS registered?

HY18 UYS is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is HY18 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY18 UYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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