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SY13 GZE

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,059 mi
Last recorded211,059 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 GZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 211,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 183,085 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 183,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 148,006 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 147,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,298 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,562 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension bush cracked but functional

Offside Front Suspension bush cracked but functional

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,475 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front suspension bushes starting to show signs of wear

Rear centre seat belt frayed on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,923 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT FRAYED

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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SY13 GZE is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY13 GZE, 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 SY13 GZE registered?

SY13 GZE is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is SY13 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 GZE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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