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MK63 JWJ

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 JWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining. 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,305 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining, worn bald on both edges. 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,386 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 102,681 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 102,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,698 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,713 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,715 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,585 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 69,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some wear to shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit some wear to shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip & minor chips (8.3.1d)

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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MK63 JWJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MK63 JWJ, 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 MK63 JWJ registered?

MK63 JWJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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