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BV13 ETE

2013 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ETE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 95,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,233 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inner surfaces partly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r brake discs inner and outer surfaces partly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,525 miles

brake pads are worn thin

front brake discs are heavily lipped at inner surface

windscreen badly cracked and damaged offside lower but not in effecting drivers view of the road

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 ETE is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BV13 ETE, 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 BV13 ETE registered?

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

Is BV13 ETE safe to buy?

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