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TW63 TAM

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,678 mi
Last recorded162,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW63 TAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 149,370 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 149,369 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 138,173 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 138,172 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BEHIND PLASTIC COVER BEFORE REAR WHEEL (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 122,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE DEPTH AT 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES AT 3.5 MM DEPTH,ALSO WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,681 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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TW63 TAM is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TW63 TAM, 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 TW63 TAM registered?

TW63 TAM is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2013.

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