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BJ14 FZR

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 FZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,784 miles

Offside Front Bumper edge stands proud of body work.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rearmost mounting bush is starting to un bond from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Surface delaminating from backing. (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 121,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge / close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 112,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,945 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,680 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,387 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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BJ14 FZR is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,694 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 BJ14 FZR, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ14 FZR registered?

BJ14 FZR is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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