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J13 TWE

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 TWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 91,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Hub ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush Strong Advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,268 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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J13 TWE is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,584 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 J13 TWE, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J13 TWE registered?

J13 TWE is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2017.

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