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RV68 BYA

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV68 BYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsf lower wishbone front bush is excessively worn and rear bush is cracking/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking in tread and sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osf tyre is cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges and cracking in tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 41,376 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Osf lower wishbone (front) bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on edges and cracking in tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 24,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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RV68 BYA is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV68 BYA, 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 RV68 BYA registered?

RV68 BYA is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is RV68 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV68 BYA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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