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SV13 DHG

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 DHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 53,949 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disks and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to inspect all brake pipes, some concealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components getting corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 52,968 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension components getting corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 8 May 2024 50,253 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

UNDERSIDES OF CAR IS RUSTY

Pass 10 May 2023 47,518 miles

front exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2022 42,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 39,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Fail 8 May 2020 36,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting worn

Pass 6 May 2019 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount slight movement

Pass 8 May 2018 25,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2017 19,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 12,474 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 12,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SV13 DHG is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV13 DHG, 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 SV13 DHG registered?

SV13 DHG is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2013.

Is SV13 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 DHG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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