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ND13 FJZ

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,208 mi
Last recorded81,208 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND13 FJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S and Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S and N/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 81,086 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unabel to see front pads suspect low.rear pads low 2-3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear poor condition worn out of shape close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake backplates corrded and poor

various bushes worn.

various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,127 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear. unable to see suspect low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear poor condition advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,794 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 19 Oct 2022 57,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,011 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 39,011 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,216 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

moved internal headlight adjuster prior to test headlight aim.

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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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ND13 FJZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ND13 FJZ, 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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ND13 FJZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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