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L4 UBB

2018 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 UBB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,881 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,387 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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L4 UBB is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L4 UBB, 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 L4 UBB registered?

L4 UBB is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is L4 UBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 UBB shows 7 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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