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SD63 PNF

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 PNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,484 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 118,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 113,254 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 112,983 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,529 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Oct 2021 91,479 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,016 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing edges slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,364 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,375 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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SD63 PNF is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SD63 PNF, 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 SD63 PNF registered?

SD63 PNF is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is SD63 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD63 PNF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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