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YB18 LFN

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,904 mi
Last recorded44,904 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 LFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 44,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 42,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 36,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 36,115 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 22,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 15,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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YB18 LFN 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 YB18 LFN, 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 YB18 LFN registered?

YB18 LFN is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is YB18 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB18 LFN 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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