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YX18 XSM

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 XSM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 71,062 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,333 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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YX18 XSM is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX18 XSM, 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 YX18 XSM registered?

YX18 XSM is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is YX18 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX18 XSM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX18 XSM have outstanding finance?

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