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2018 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · NX68 XMJ

NX68 XMJ

2018 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 36,693 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
SUBARU FORESTER
Year / Origin
2018 · Stockton-on-Tees
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
36,693 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The most recent MOT was a pass in September 2025, with the car covering 36,693 miles. However, it did not pass cleanly; a defect was noted for the nearside rear brake pad wearing thin. This is a significant observation as it is part of a clear and recurring pattern of brake-related failures and advisories throughout the vehicle's test history. The dominant issue is brake maintenance. In August 2023, the car failed with the nearside rear brake pad completely worn down to the metal, preventing a brake test. Other pads were also thin, and the rear disc was scored. While this was likely repaired to pass the test later that day, a subsequent failure in September 2024 was for suspension wear, not brakes. Then, in September 2025, the nearside rear brake pad is again noted as wearing thin. This recurrence suggests that previous brake repairs may not have been comprehensive, or that the braking system has an ongoing issue causing rapid wear on that specific corner. The brakes are the most serious safety and repair risk.

NX68 XMJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
  • 36,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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NX68 XMJ Mileage History

  1. 30/08/202321,166 mi
  2. 30/08/202321,167 mi+1 mi
  3. 06/09/202426,011 mi+4,844 mi
  4. 11/09/202426,061 mi+50 mi
  5. 08/09/202536,693 mi+10,632 mi

Average of roughly 7,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

NX68 XMJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Aug 2026, 04:41
MOT Analysis

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 (NX68 XMJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested N/S/R pad down to the metal (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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