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R17 GLT

2018 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,838 mi
Last recorded155,838 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 GLT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 155,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 155,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 144,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 139,843 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 129,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 107,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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R17 GLT is a 2018 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R17 GLT, 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 R17 GLT registered?

R17 GLT is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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