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BG18 GWD

2018 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,831 mi
Last recorded84,831 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 GWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,831 miles

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

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2025 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chip on windscreen

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stone chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2023 54,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 53,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where egr exhaust meets rest of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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BG18 GWD is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BG18 GWD, 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 BG18 GWD registered?

BG18 GWD is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BG18 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 GWD 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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