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VX63 NBJ

2013 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,596 mi
Last recorded136,596 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 NBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 136,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,352 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 121,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,271 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 105,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 89,495 miles

No emissions readings

Pass 24 Jul 2021 74,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 47,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,425 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,692 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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VX63 NBJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX63 NBJ, 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 VX63 NBJ registered?

VX63 NBJ is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is VX63 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX63 NBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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