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FX14 HCH

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 HCH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 90,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,155 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,623 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 71,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 56,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & slight sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit 225/55/18v

unable to see rear pads fully

Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,504 miles

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2018 37,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2017 26,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre is getting low on edge

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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FX14 HCH is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FX14 HCH, 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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FX14 HCH is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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