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SW18 KJE

2018 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,761 mi
Last recorded22,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 KJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 22,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 18,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 13,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,448 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 9,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SW18 KJE is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol 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 SW18 KJE, 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 SW18 KJE registered?

SW18 KJE is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SW18 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 KJE 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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