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WH04 FDX

2013 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,598 mi
Last recorded153,598 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 FDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 153,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 153,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2023 148,369 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 138,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,320 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 129,313 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 120,396 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,113 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 88,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lense deterioated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lense deterioated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

steering rack bushes slight movement (on securing brackets)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 73,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 65,094 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,167 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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WH04 FDX is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WH04 FDX, 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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WH04 FDX is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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