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BK13 UCV

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,564 mi
Last recorded159,564 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 UCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 149,443 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 141,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,342 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,838 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 92,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 83,660 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,621 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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BK13 UCV 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 BK13 UCV, 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 BK13 UCV registered?

BK13 UCV is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BK13 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 UCV 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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