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JS57 XXS

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,104 mi
Last recorded72,104 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS57 XXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 61,758 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 24,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on the insides and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

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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JS57 XXS 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 JS57 XXS, 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 JS57 XXS registered?

JS57 XXS is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is JS57 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS57 XXS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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