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EK13 GBU

2013 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,560 mi
Last recorded68,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 GBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,560 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 68,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 60,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,783 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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EK13 GBU is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EK13 GBU, 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 EK13 GBU registered?

EK13 GBU is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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The MOT history for EK13 GBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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