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GY14 VYJ

2014 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY14 VYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 143,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 122,537 miles

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

small chip passinger side windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,050 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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GY14 VYJ is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY14 VYJ, 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 GY14 VYJ registered?

GY14 VYJ is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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