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WJ63 XFX

2013 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,189 mi
Last recorded58,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ63 XFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 58,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 51,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside-on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 14 May 2024 43,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d-bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 35,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 27,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 19,040 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 12,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 3,615 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 3,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 3,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 3,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 2,594 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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WJ63 XFX is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ63 XFX, 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 WJ63 XFX registered?

WJ63 XFX is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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