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BT14 DCX

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 131,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 131,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush detached from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 126,799 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 126,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 99,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,940 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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BT14 DCX is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 60,694 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DCX, 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 BT14 DCX registered?

BT14 DCX is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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