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LH63 BKJ

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH63 BKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 84,385 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 79,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,232 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 74,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn, deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread has 1x nail present ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad linings wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade rubber perished

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,967 miles

All tyres deteriorating and splitting.

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but cords not clearly visible at time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,485 miles

All tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,896 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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LH63 BKJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LH63 BKJ, 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 LH63 BKJ registered?

LH63 BKJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is LH63 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH63 BKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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