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SF14 XGY

2014 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,471 mi
Last recorded94,471 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 XGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 94,471 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 94,464 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,768 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 52,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,171 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,930 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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SF14 XGY is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF14 XGY, 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 SF14 XGY registered?

SF14 XGY is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SF14 XGY safe to buy?

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