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NU13 HUO

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 HUO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,028 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 107,693 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,309 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 100,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,901 miles

Nearside mirror casing incomplete

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,163 miles

front & rear brake pads appear low .....

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge almost to cords , advise replacement a.s.a.p .......

o/s/f tyre wearing edges .......

rear brake discs corroding .....

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , 225/60x17 99v (4.1.E.1)

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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NU13 HUO is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU13 HUO, 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 NU13 HUO registered?

NU13 HUO is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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