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AE63 UXA

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,317 mi
Last recorded157,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 UXA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 157,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 158,961 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 130,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 130,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,191 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,552 miles

n/s/front and rear outer edges

slight wear o/s/front inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,427 miles

all 4 tyres scuffing edges

Fail 14 Sep 2016 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all 4 tyres scuffing edges

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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AE63 UXA is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE63 UXA, 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 AE63 UXA registered?

AE63 UXA is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is AE63 UXA safe to buy?

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