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SK13 ZNE

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,389 mi
Last recorded206,389 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 ZNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 206,389 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 183,534 miles

Both mirror casings slightly damaged

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 183,251 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both mirror casings slightly damaged

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,255 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 164,255 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 148,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge of pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Jan 2023 148,145 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge of pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear coil spring not correctly seated

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 126,885 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear coil spring not correctly seated

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,018 miles

Imbalance on the handbrake operation at the rear

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,549 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,023 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,978 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SK13 ZNE is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK13 ZNE, 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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SK13 ZNE is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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