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SN18 YFA

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN18 YFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,549 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 77,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 58,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 41,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,821 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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SN18 YFA is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN18 YFA, 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

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What year was SN18 YFA registered?

SN18 YFA is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is SN18 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN18 YFA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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