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SP63 OFT

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 OFT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 161,175 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 152,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,472 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 119,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,188 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 100,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,197 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

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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SP63 OFT is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP63 OFT, 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 SP63 OFT registered?

SP63 OFT is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is SP63 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 OFT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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