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NC13 CSF

2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,228 mi
Last recorded123,228 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel76,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC13 CSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 123,228 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 111,561 miles

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

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

Rear seats stowed at time of test so rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 9 Mar 2024 104,375 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,221 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 97,213 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 91,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 86,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 79,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,733 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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NC13 CSF is a 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 76,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC13 CSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC13 CSF registered?

NC13 CSF is a 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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The MOT history for NC13 CSF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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