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SF63 XBD

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,847 mi
Last recorded169,847 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 XBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 169,847 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight noise in steering column

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,755 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,092 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 142,748 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,312 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,764 miles

Rear Brake Discs Slightly worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,144 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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SF63 XBD 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 SF63 XBD, 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 SF63 XBD registered?

SF63 XBD is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is SF63 XBD safe to buy?

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