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LW14 GZL

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,153 mi
Last recorded70,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW14 GZL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,153 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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LW14 GZL is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LW14 GZL, 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 LW14 GZL registered?

LW14 GZL is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is LW14 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW14 GZL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW14 GZL have outstanding finance?

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