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RK13 RWL

2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel76,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 RWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,494 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s lower arm's, front and rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,390 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

N/S/F fog lamp lens chipped/holed

N/S/F tyre slightly worn outer edge and slightly perished

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,732 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,450 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,142 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 15 Mar 2019 70,770 miles

All four tyres wearing thin on inner edges, however no cords exposed and still above the legal limit

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,313 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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RK13 RWL is a 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 76,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK13 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK13 RWL registered?

RK13 RWL is a 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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