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BV13 EUH

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,475 mi
Last recorded132,475 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 EUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 132,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,436 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nsf lower wishbone front bush has excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on edges and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,375 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre very low on outer edge and 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,968 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower wishbone front bush has excessive play and rear bush is cracked/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 75,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Small bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,481 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

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 EUH is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUH, 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 EUH registered?

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

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