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AV02 LEY

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 LEY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 103,759 miles

Nearside Front drl inot working

Fail 4 Aug 2025 103,759 miles

Nearside Front drl inot working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,637 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 99,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Aug 2023 96,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 869,401 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,143 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 81,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 29,531 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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AV02 LEY is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV02 LEY, 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 AV02 LEY registered?

AV02 LEY is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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