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WJ18 LWG

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

46,212 mi
Last recorded46,212 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 LWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 46,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,879 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 41,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 37,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,745 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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WJ18 LWG is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc 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 WJ18 LWG, 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 WJ18 LWG registered?

WJ18 LWG is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is WJ18 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 LWG 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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