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LY56 ZPU

2013 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,632 mi
Last recorded146,632 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ZPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 146,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 142,476 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,976 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 123,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 110,635 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,001 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 103,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 98,641 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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LY56 ZPU is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LY56 ZPU, 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 LY56 ZPU registered?

LY56 ZPU is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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