2013 Subaru Forester · 2,817 MOT tests
2013 Subaru Forester reliability
2013 Subaru Foresters fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Forester years (2,817 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- 28.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Foresters: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 85,529
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,817
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15.5% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Subaru Forester
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.5%
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.15%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.19%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.8%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.73%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.43%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.87%)
Other years
Every Subaru Forester year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Subaru Forester reliable?
2013 Subaru Foresters fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Forester years (2,817 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Subaru Forester MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.15% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.19% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Subaru Forester have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Subaru Forester shows 85,529 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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