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WF13 CBO

2013 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,478 mi
Last recorded117,478 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 CBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 117,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 117,262 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 107,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,062 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 59,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,311 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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WF13 CBO is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF13 CBO, 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 WF13 CBO registered?

WF13 CBO is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is WF13 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF13 CBO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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