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BU63 VAX

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,359 mi
Last recorded65,359 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VAX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,833 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,143 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,641 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 VAX is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 BU63 VAX, 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

How do I check the history of BU63 VAX?

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What year was BU63 VAX registered?

BU63 VAX is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is BU63 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 VAX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU63 VAX have outstanding finance?

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