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RK13 RWU

2013 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 RWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 95,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 95,747 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 92,303 miles

Exhaust centre flange thin/corroded/weak

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 30 May 2025 92,302 miles

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

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

Exhaust centre flange thin/corroded/weak

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

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 31 May 2024 88,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 May 2023 82,057 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 82,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 74,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 66,241 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 61,695 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 54,477 miles

N/S/R Seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat being fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 45,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,279 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,685 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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RK13 RWU is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK13 RWU, 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 RK13 RWU registered?

RK13 RWU is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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