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BJ13 TFA

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,495 mi
Last recorded119,495 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 TFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 42,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,102 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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BJ13 TFA is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ13 TFA, 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 BJ13 TFA registered?

BJ13 TFA is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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