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SD03 WMD

2018 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WMD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 72,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner and outer face are worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets on front (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner and outer face are worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets on front (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 68,391 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,910 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,448 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in lower Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,196 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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SD03 WMD is a 2018 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD03 WMD, 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 SD03 WMD registered?

SD03 WMD is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SD03 WMD safe to buy?

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