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BV13 EUL

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,906 mi
Last recorded120,906 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 EUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,051 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os / hard to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has puncture repair (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,232 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,185 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 41,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,980 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 EUL is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EUL, 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 EUL registered?

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

Is BV13 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 EUL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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