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WV57 LPY

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,453 mi
Last recorded88,453 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 88,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 75,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm rear bush beginning to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 54,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 43,288 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 30,611 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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WV57 LPY is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 WV57 LPY, 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 WV57 LPY registered?

WV57 LPY is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is WV57 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 LPY 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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