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SN18 YEY

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 YEY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm tread 225 / 60 r 17 99 v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides , loosing some grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,113 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 44,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 34,991 miles

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

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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SN18 YEY is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SN18 YEY, 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 SN18 YEY registered?

SN18 YEY is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2018.

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