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CN13 XDM

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,343 mi
Last recorded86,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN13 XDM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (big bush slightly perished/split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,978 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 40,976 miles

Brake performance not tested due to track rod end insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 28,498 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,423 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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CN13 XDM is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 CN13 XDM, 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 CN13 XDM registered?

CN13 XDM is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is CN13 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN13 XDM 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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