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BT14 CYJ

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,386 mi
Last recorded162,386 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 CYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 162,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,299 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 148,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,786 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 81,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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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BT14 CYJ 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 90%.

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 BT14 CYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT14 CYJ registered?

BT14 CYJ is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is BT14 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT14 CYJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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