2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · CK68 DZD
2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 54,766 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK68 DZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 54,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK68 DZD 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 (CK68 DZD) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
CK68 DZD Mileage History
- 05/09/202349,751 mi
- 16/09/202451,443 mi+1,692 mi
- 25/09/202451,446 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/202552,989 mi+1,543 mi
- 21/09/202654,766 mi+1,777 mi
Average of roughly 1,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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