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AU13 LOF

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,270 mi
Last recorded152,270 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 LOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 152,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 146,941 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,937 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,700 miles

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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AU13 LOF is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU13 LOF, 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 AU13 LOF registered?

AU13 LOF is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is AU13 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 LOF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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