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BU63 UZX

2013 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,932 mi
Last recorded107,932 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 UZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,932 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 107,925 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,731 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,560 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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BU63 UZX is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU63 UZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU63 UZX registered?

BU63 UZX is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is BU63 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 UZX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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