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SY68 YHD

2018 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,780 mi
Last recorded101,780 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY68 YHD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,780 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2026 101,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 92,238 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 79,743 miles

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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 64,988 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 48,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 34,215 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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SY68 YHD is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY68 YHD, 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 SY68 YHD registered?

SY68 YHD is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is SY68 YHD safe to buy?

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