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A3 JEJ

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,681 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective rear differential o/s bush slight wear

Fail 17 Jun 2026 102,681 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective rear differential o/s bush slight wear

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,086 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 77,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 69,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush cracked

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 54,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,504 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,503 miles

both front discs worn

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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A3 JEJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 67,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 JEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 JEJ registered?

A3 JEJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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