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BV14 BGX

2014 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,670 mi
Last recorded74,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 BGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 74,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 23,227 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 23,227 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 21,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 20,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,820 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 BGX is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV14 BGX, 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 BV14 BGX registered?

BV14 BGX is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is BV14 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV14 BGX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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