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SY13 VNG

2013 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VNG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush slightly worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/R17 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush slightly worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/R17 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,770 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 144,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,252 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 77,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,240 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 57,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,732 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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SY13 VNG is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SY13 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

SY13 VNG is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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