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BL13 SDX

2013 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 SDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 131,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 125,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs are worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 125,398 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs are worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 118,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 109,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 102,044 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 102,044 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 94,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 89,421 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 89,420 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 62,703 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone-front inner - as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone-front inner - as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 49,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,081 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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BL13 SDX is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL13 SDX, 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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BL13 SDX is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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