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N5 ETF

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,511 mi
Last recorded60,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 ETF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 60,511 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 30,945 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 30,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 24,344 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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N5 ETF 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 85.7%.

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 N5 ETF, 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 N5 ETF registered?

N5 ETF is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is N5 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 ETF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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