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BT14 DDE

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,223 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,361 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 90,167 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 90,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,193 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 75,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 58,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 48,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,537 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 DDE is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT14 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

BT14 DDE is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is BT14 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT14 DDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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