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FN13 JFO

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,915 mi
Last recorded141,915 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 JFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 141,915 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

Offside Front Spot light/day time running light lens defective.

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 141,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

Offside Front Spot light/day time running light lens defective.

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,530 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 137,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 128,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,583 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,575 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs require replacement too. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,514 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 32,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn less than 1.0 mm on both edges of tread

Offside Front tyre worn less than 1.0mm 0n edges of tread

Offside Rear nail in tread of tyre

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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FN13 JFO is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FN13 JFO, 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 FN13 JFO registered?

FN13 JFO is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FN13 JFO 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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