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RV18 BWD

2018 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,593 mi
Last recorded52,593 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 BWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,593 miles

undertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2025 45,510 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 25,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 21,189 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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RV18 BWD is a 2018 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV18 BWD, 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

How do I check the history of RV18 BWD?

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What year was RV18 BWD registered?

RV18 BWD is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is RV18 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 BWD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV18 BWD have outstanding finance?

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