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BR04 RAT

2014 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 RAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,493 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,595 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 33,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 24,942 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 16,848 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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BR04 RAT is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR04 RAT, 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 BR04 RAT registered?

BR04 RAT is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2014.

Is BR04 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 RAT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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