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BJ64 VWU

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 VWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 108,900 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 108,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 98,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,328 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 91,323 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime driving light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,521 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 82,521 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 72,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 72,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,836 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 60 R 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 60 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,900 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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BJ64 VWU is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BJ64 VWU, 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 BJ64 VWU registered?

BJ64 VWU is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2014.

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