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NM02 NTC

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,658 mi
Last recorded126,658 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 NTC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 126,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,757 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,356 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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NM02 NTC is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NM02 NTC, 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 NM02 NTC registered?

NM02 NTC is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2018.

Is NM02 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM02 NTC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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