2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BG68 WYP
2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 63,122 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG68 WYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 63,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG68 WYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Forester (BG68 WYP) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BG68 WYP Mileage History
- 26/09/202228,494 mi
- 18/07/202334,515 mi+6,021 mi
- 12/07/202446,045 mi+11,530 mi
- 18/07/202556,968 mi+10,923 mi
- 29/08/202663,122 mi+6,154 mi
Average of roughly 8,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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