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J70 PDN

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,927 mi
Last recorded47,927 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 PDN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 47,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 33,338 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 30,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 22,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 17,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,451 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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J70 PDN 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 J70 PDN, 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 J70 PDN registered?

J70 PDN is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is J70 PDN safe to buy?

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