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BJ64 VYE

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,259 mi
Last recorded112,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 VYE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 112,259 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit bracket partly missing and not secure at all, loose terminals. (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing Split pin missing on tie rod ball joint. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front cv joint clicking badly on full lock

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front cv joint clicking badly on full lock

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 111,854 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached bearing housing bolt incorrectly fitted / loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension component mising bearing housing bolt no secure

Fail 28 Apr 2026 111,051 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested wheel bearing bolts missing & wheel bolts loose (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bearing housing bolts missing & loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 13 Apr 2026 110,685 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front headlight washer cap missing

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight washer cover missing & poorly aligned

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,166 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 53,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 34,471 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 29,167 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 VYE is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYE, 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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BJ64 VYE is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 2014.

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