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ST68 ZJV

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST68 ZJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 92,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 78,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Apr 2025 78,386 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Apr 2024 60,114 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,513 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 38,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,055 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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ST68 ZJV is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST68 ZJV, 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 ST68 ZJV registered?

ST68 ZJV is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 2018.

Is ST68 ZJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST68 ZJV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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