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EK13 RUY

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,240 mi
Last recorded160,240 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 RUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 160,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 160,122 miles

Emissions not tested due to not idling (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,983 miles

diesel particulate filter warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 147,912 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

diesel particulate filter warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,138 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 68,138 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake performance test NOT carried out

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RUY is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK13 RUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK13 RUY registered?

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

Is EK13 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 RUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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