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SY13 VNS

2013 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,068 mi
Last recorded35,068 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 35,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 34,565 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2025 34,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2024 33,734 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,721 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 29,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 28,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 26,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 22,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,541 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 VNS is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY13 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

SY13 VNS is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is SY13 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 VNS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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