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SH14 XBT

2014 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,009 mi
Last recorded39,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 XBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 39,009 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 26,710 miles

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 15,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 14,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 13,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 11,787 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 11,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 9,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 8,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 6,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 5,012 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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SH14 XBT is a 2014 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH14 XBT, 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

How do I check the history of SH14 XBT?

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What year was SH14 XBT registered?

SH14 XBT is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is SH14 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH14 XBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH14 XBT have outstanding finance?

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