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LW53 ZBY

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,748 mi
Last recorded201,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 201,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly low on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 201,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly low on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 201,464 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 193,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 193,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 183,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner to outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 185,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel arch near to shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper wheel arch near to shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH rear pipes leading from union under offside floor (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective just giving beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 176,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes coming from union under offside rear floor, Not yet deemed excessive but advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded in places but not yet holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 176,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes coming from union under offside rear floor, Not yet deemed excessive but advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded in places but not yet holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 172,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to limit advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both leading from union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 172,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to limit advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both leading from union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 171,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 161,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 161,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 152,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 141,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 131,028 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 131,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 121,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 110,204 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 110,203 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,959 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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LW53 ZBY is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LW53 ZBY, 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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LW53 ZBY is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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