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YY18 TUW

2018 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,205 mi
Last recorded29,205 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 TUW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,205 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 26,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 22,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 14,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 10,062 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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YY18 TUW 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 YY18 TUW, 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 YY18 TUW registered?

YY18 TUW is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is YY18 TUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 TUW 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.

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