2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · BS61 MRS
2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 75,121 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BS61 MRS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 75,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BS61 MRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Forester (BS61 MRS) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BS61 MRS Mileage History
- 22/09/202249,188 mi
- 16/10/202373,453 mi+24,265 mi
- 02/01/202563,361 mi-10,092 mi
- 08/12/202575,121 mi+11,760 mi
Average of roughly 8,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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