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EN53 OTD

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,303 mi
Last recorded146,303 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OTD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,303 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 11 Dec 2024 143,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cut/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

park brake lever 6 notches free play

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 120,831 miles

Creaking when applying front brakes from discs/pads

Nearside Front Brake hose bracket bolt to secure to strut not tight

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 120,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Creaking when applying front brakes from discs/pads

Nearside Front Brake hose bracket bolt to secure to strut not tight

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,661 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,055 miles

Creak from brake servo area when brakes applied.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges. Nearside perished in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 112,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle waxoiled and covers fitted to sills

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,455 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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EN53 OTD is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EN53 OTD, 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 EN53 OTD registered?

EN53 OTD is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is EN53 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OTD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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