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BV13 ETZ

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,993 mi
Last recorded64,993 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ETZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 61,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S - Rear bush split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,985 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 54,961 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Front brakes oscillating

Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,222 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,627 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,226 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 ETZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

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

Is BV13 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 ETZ 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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