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WF18 KNG

2018 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,022 mi
Last recorded61,022 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF18 KNG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,022 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 61,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,009 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 39,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,114 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 16,378 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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WF18 KNG is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel 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 WF18 KNG, 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 WF18 KNG registered?

WF18 KNG is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is WF18 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF18 KNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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