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SG63 FTF

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG63 FTF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 139,068 miles

Exhaust front pipe rear flange getting thin. Rear suspension sub frame/rear chassis legs/crossmember corroded. Slight wear antiroll rear antiroll bar bushes & O/S/F link. Minor perishing suspension arm rear bushes. Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jan 2025 123,665 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe rear flange getting thin with corrosion. Rear suspension sub frame corroded.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front suspension lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 111,044 miles

Exhaust front pipe rear flange getting thin with corrosion. Rear suspension sub frame corroded. Slight wear in both front suspension ball joints. Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,683 miles

Exhaust front pipe rear flange getting thin with corrosion. Front brake pads required soon (Offside outer pad wearing down). Slight corrosion rear brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 84,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 84,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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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SG63 FTF is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SG63 FTF, 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 SG63 FTF registered?

SG63 FTF is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 2013.

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