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GV63 LXB

2013 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,664 mi
Last recorded67,664 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV63 LXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 67,650 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 6 Mar 2025 61,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,784 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2020 35,272 miles

Parking brake high but has reserve travel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish/ crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 31,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 26,408 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 18,393 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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GV63 LXB is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV63 LXB, 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

How do I check the history of GV63 LXB?

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What year was GV63 LXB registered?

GV63 LXB is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is GV63 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV63 LXB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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