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S321 SUB

2013 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,013 mi
Last recorded118,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,547 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 110,542 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,317 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2024 101,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes slightly perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes slightly perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,078 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 57,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,497 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,274 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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S321 SUB is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S321 SUB, 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 S321 SUB registered?

S321 SUB is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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