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BV14 TZL

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,449 mi
Last recorded67,449 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,449 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,565 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 60,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES ARE BADLY SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,578 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ROAD TYRES ARE WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 48,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,027 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 TZL is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

BV14 TZL is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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