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SD14 LHX

2014 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,908 mi
Last recorded82,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 LHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear pipes, exposed section as it enters the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 82,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear pipes, exposed section as it enters the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,520 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline and cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Transmission noise on brake test

Fail 29 Jan 2025 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline and cut in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,402 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,358 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 34,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,765 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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SD14 LHX is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SD14 LHX, 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 SD14 LHX registered?

SD14 LHX is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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