2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · MA68 YHD
2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 56,705 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA68 YHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 56,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA68 YHD 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 (MA68 YHD) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MA68 YHD Mileage History
- 23/01/202340,791 mi
- 19/01/202446,418 mi+5,627 mi
- 02/01/202552,240 mi+5,822 mi
- 02/01/202552,241 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/202656,705 mi+4,464 mi
Average of roughly 5,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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