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LR18 MUM

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,104 mi
Last recorded58,104 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR18 MUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nsf lower ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf D bush on front anti roll bar has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush on rear anti roll bar has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 45,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,754 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D antiroll bar bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 39,754 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower wishbone, front bushes and rear bushes are excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D antiroll bar bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 30,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 30,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 23,583 miles

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

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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LR18 MUM is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR18 MUM, 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 LR18 MUM registered?

LR18 MUM is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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