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GR05 MWA

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

163,058 mi
Last recorded163,058 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR05 MWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 163,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 160,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 156,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 156,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2024 155,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise intermitant operation of power steering

Pass 25 Feb 2023 152,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 152,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

cat missing

Fail 4 Jan 2023 152,063 miles

Emissions not tested car has overheated and test aborted to save engine damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 152,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,558 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 148,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,804 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 143,804 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 143,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 143,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.947 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.924 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.516 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 142,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 141,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 135,183 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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GR05 MWA is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GR05 MWA, 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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GR05 MWA is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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