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SF14 YLB

2014 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,228 mi
Last recorded87,228 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,882 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,712 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 55,799 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,126 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,748 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 YLB is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SF14 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

SF14 YLB is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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