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BD63 YWZ

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,001 mi
Last recorded123,001 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 YWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 123,001 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 123,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,028 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 109,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,154 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 94,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,382 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 52,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,563 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Fail 8 Dec 2016 40,563 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

rear seat belts not tested

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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BD63 YWZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD63 YWZ, 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 BD63 YWZ registered?

BD63 YWZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 December 2013.

Is BD63 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 YWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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