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SJ13 EJN

2013 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 EJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,458 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components Font and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,516 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,516 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,215 miles

under body and suspension parts corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 68,215 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,606 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2021 55,580 miles

Rear Tyres perished rear

Pass 11 May 2020 53,011 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 44,308 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 35,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm bush slightly perished

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 May 2017 25,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,156 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (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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SJ13 EJN is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ13 EJN, 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 SJ13 EJN registered?

SJ13 EJN is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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