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CY14 EDF

2014 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,622 mi
Last recorded28,622 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY14 EDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,622 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 19,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 19,740 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 16,752 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 14,875 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 14,875 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly recommend changing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut near to side wall recommend changing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Highly recommend changing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 11,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge,monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking/perishing ,monitor. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 9,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 7,299 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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CY14 EDF is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY14 EDF, 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 CY14 EDF registered?

CY14 EDF is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2014.

Is CY14 EDF safe to buy?

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