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SH13 BVN

2013 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 BVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 108,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 99,828 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 99,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount worn out (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,845 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 68,760 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,677 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Tyres splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged still functioning as intended (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 36,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,921 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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SH13 BVN is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH13 BVN, 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 SH13 BVN registered?

SH13 BVN is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is SH13 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 BVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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