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SR13 DHE

2013 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

272,481 mi
Last recorded272,481 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR13 DHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 272,481 miles

Commercial van C rated tyres fitted to front

Front wheel bearing noisy on road test

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 272,481 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Commercial van C rated tyres fitted to front

Front wheel bearing noisy on road test

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 252,778 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front ...rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both...edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 239,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ...rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 223,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and small split o/s/f and centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 217,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 217,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure bolt missing from bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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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SR13 DHE is a 2013 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SR13 DHE, 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 SR13 DHE registered?

SR13 DHE is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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