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HG14 BYM

2014 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 BYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 78,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,275 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 68,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 55,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 40,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,181 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 19,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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HG14 BYM is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 HG14 BYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG14 BYM registered?

HG14 BYM is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2014.

Is HG14 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG14 BYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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