2013 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · EK13 GGO
2013 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 47,701 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK13 GGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 47,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK13 GGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Subaru Forester (EK13 GGO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EK13 GGO Mileage History
- 10/06/202440,832 mi
- 10/06/202440,834 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/202544,929 mi+4,095 mi
- 11/06/202544,929 mi
- 12/06/202647,701 mi+2,772 mi
Average of roughly 3,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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