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BK63 MWL

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,768 mi
Last recorded192,768 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 MWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 192,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 192,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 184,857 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 177,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,583 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,204 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 156,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,557 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weep

Pass 11 Nov 2019 137,494 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2019 137,346 miles

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,754 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,459 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK63 MWL is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK63 MWL, 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 BK63 MWL registered?

BK63 MWL is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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