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P1 XGL

2013 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,688 mi
Last recorded121,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 XGL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,976 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 109,170 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,816 miles

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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P1 XGL is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P1 XGL, 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 P1 XGL registered?

P1 XGL is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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The MOT history for P1 XGL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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