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AU63 FVW

2013 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,597 mi
Last recorded137,597 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 FVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,597 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 130,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 130,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes[nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,677 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 88,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm patches of main tread below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack 225/60r17 michelin cross climate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treaddepth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,358 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,358 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,962 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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AU63 FVW is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU63 FVW, 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 AU63 FVW registered?

AU63 FVW is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 October 2013.

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