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WX13 PLZ

2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,718 mi
Last recorded123,718 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel76,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX13 PLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester XC Boxer Diesel
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 123,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 115,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 115,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,295 miles

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

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

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

under tray damage

Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,720 miles

Front Wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN AND PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD - ALSO 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORD ON EDGES OF TREAD AND DETERIORATING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,720 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper blades deteriorating

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN AND PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD - ALSO 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORD ON EDGES OF TREAD AND DETERIORATING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPARE WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,488 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,746 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 29,781 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel?

Based on 1,767 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
7,905
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
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WX13 PLZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel in Silver 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 XC Boxer Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 76,477 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 XC Boxer Diesel fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX13 PLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX13 PLZ registered?

WX13 PLZ is a 2013 Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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