2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · BK18 XNA
2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 88,453 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK18 XNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 88,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK18 XNA 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 (BK18 XNA) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BK18 XNA Mileage History
- 01/03/202224,897 mi
- 15/08/202352,247 mi+27,350 mi
- 06/08/202468,689 mi+16,442 mi
- 22/08/202587,797 mi+19,108 mi
- 03/09/202588,453 mi+656 mi
Average of roughly 18,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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