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SL18 BLN

2018 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,938 mi
Last recorded34,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 BLN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,938 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc surface has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 19,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 13,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 7,977 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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SL18 BLN is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SL18 BLN, 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 SL18 BLN registered?

SL18 BLN is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is SL18 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL18 BLN 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.

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