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MK63 FYR

2014 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 FYR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,162 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,683 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,297 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,105 miles

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

number plates small

Fail 22 Oct 2021 43,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

number plates small

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,599 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 36,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,892 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,864 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 25,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 25,638 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 21,504 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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MK63 FYR is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK63 FYR, 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 MK63 FYR registered?

MK63 FYR is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is MK63 FYR safe to buy?

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