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RV68 BZF

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,844 mi
Last recorded43,844 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV68 BZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 43,844 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 43,841 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 38,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is cracking in tread and low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,192 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 26,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,189 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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RV68 BZF is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 RV68 BZF, 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 RV68 BZF?

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What year was RV68 BZF registered?

RV68 BZF is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is RV68 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV68 BZF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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