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SUBARU FORESTER2018 · 2.0L PETROL

CA68 XJM

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Free vehicle summary for CA68 XJM: 2018 SUBARU FORESTER (WHITE, PETROL). Mileage: 52,608. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 28/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/11/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 52,608 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement after a significant failure in late 2024. While the vehicle previously struggled with multiple mechanical failures and tyre issues, the most recent test recorded no defects, indicating that the identified faults were addressed. This transition suggests the current owner has been willing to rectify critical safety items flagged during the prior inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. The data shows steady progression between tests, moving from 18,688 miles in 2022 to 29,970 miles in 2023, and reaching 52,608 miles by 2025. This regular interval suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation which can often degrade seals and rubber components. The 11,000-mile gap between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests reflects a standard usage cycle. A buyer should inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the history reveals a recurring pattern of uneven tyre wear on inner and outer edges dating back to 2022, 2023, and 2024. This typically indicates misaligned suspension components or worn bushes that may continue to prematurely consume tyres. Additionally, although the 2024 failure for pitted and scored brake discs and thin pads appears to be resolved across all axles, a physical check of the current brake surface thickness is necessary to ensure the replacements were of quality and are not currently sticking or binding.

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78
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 52,608 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement after a significant failure in late 2024. While the vehicle previously struggled with multiple mechanical failures and tyre issues, the most recent test recorded no defects, indicating that the identified faults were addressed. This transition suggests the current owner has been willing to rectify critical safety items flagged during the prior inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. The data shows steady progression between tests, moving from 18,688 miles in 2022 to 29,970 miles in 2023, and reaching 52,608 miles by 2025. This regular interval suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation which can often degrade seals and rubber components. The 11,000-mile gap between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests reflects a standard usage cycle. A buyer should inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the history reveals a recurring pattern of uneven tyre wear on inner and outer edges dating back to 2022, 2023, and 2024. This typically indicates misaligned suspension components or worn bushes that may continue to prematurely consume tyres. Additionally, although the 2024 failure for pitted and scored brake discs and thin pads appears to be resolved across all axles, a physical check of the current brake surface thickness is necessary to ensure the replacements were of quality and are not currently sticking or binding.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2018, this Subaru Forester with plate CA68 XJM has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this Subaru has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 15 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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