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EK13 RVJ

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,330 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 106,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,917 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 56,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,325 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 45,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 31,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has deep cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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 RVJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

EK13 RVJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is EK13 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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