2013 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · SB13 XWV
2013 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2013. Recorded mileage 185,189 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB13 XWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 185,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB13 XWV 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 (SB13 XWV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SB13 XWV Mileage History
- 27/01/2023118,647 mi
- 01/02/2024141,969 mi+23,322 mi
- 29/01/2025163,727 mi+21,758 mi
- 04/02/202563,727 mi-100,000 mi
- 22/01/2026185,189 mi+121,462 mi
Average of roughly 22,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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