2013 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · EK13 RVJ
2013 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 123,330 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK13 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 123,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK13 RVJ 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 RVJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EK13 RVJ Mileage History
- 07/08/2023106,297 mi
- 08/08/2023106,297 mi
- 29/08/2024117,401 mi+11,104 mi
- 20/08/2025123,315 mi+5,914 mi
- 01/09/2025123,330 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 8,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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