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YH13 LWA

2013 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Forester67,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 LWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 89,357 miles

off side cv gaiter signs of a leak / small hole

Fail 19 May 2026 89,330 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

off side cv gaiter signs of a leak / small hole

Pass 7 May 2025 80,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 73,256 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 73,256 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 65,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 58,181 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 58,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,624 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 21,627 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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YH13 LWA is a 2013 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YH13 LWA, 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 YH13 LWA registered?

YH13 LWA is a 2013 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YH13 LWA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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