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NU62 XXZ

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 XXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 104,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 104,934 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre bracket at rear diff broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,648 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,157 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 96,378 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Slightly Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,917 miles

Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2022 90,917 miles

Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Damaged

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,395 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 55,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,267 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear inner pads worn low, but limited inspection due to design

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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NU62 XXZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU62 XXZ, 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 NU62 XXZ registered?

NU62 XXZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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