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LU52 AVT

2018 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,892 mi
Last recorded114,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU52 AVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 114,892 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 104,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 92,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,221 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 81,220 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil from oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,049 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,266 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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LU52 AVT is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LU52 AVT, 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

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What year was LU52 AVT registered?

LU52 AVT is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is LU52 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU52 AVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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