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BV13 EPP

2013 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,654 mi
Last recorded99,654 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 EPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 99,654 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,114 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 91,952 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sided corrosion from ferrules rubbing on to hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear headlight body height sensor linkage stiff and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,281 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,786 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EPP is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

BV13 EPP is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BV13 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 EPP 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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