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BV14 BFJ

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,918 mi
Last recorded91,918 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 BFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,918 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 91,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,913 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 58,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 17,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,221 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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BV14 BFJ 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 BV14 BFJ, 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 BV14 BFJ registered?

BV14 BFJ is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is BV14 BFJ safe to buy?

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