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BU63 VBA

2013 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 122,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,980 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 91,358 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,433 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,613 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 VBA is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

BU63 VBA is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is BU63 VBA safe to buy?

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