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SN13 WFD

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 WFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 127,493 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,592 miles

Rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,272 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 84,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,285 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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SN13 WFD is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN13 WFD, 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 SN13 WFD registered?

SN13 WFD is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is SN13 WFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 WFD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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