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SY62 XTC

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,038 mi
Last recorded128,038 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XTC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 128,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2019 127,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 127,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 115,960 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,229 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear Tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,291 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SY62 XTC is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SY62 XTC, 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 SY62 XTC registered?

SY62 XTC is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is SY62 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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