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BV13 EOU

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,020 mi
Last recorded117,020 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 EOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 117,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 108,597 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 108,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 101,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,787 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES REAR BUSHES CRACKING

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,880 miles

Rear both tyres started to worn from outer edges

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,345 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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BV13 EOU is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV13 EOU, 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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What year was BV13 EOU registered?

BV13 EOU is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 EOU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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