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SL14 ZZU

2014 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 ZZU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 106,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 100,156 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 100,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 92,671 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 92,671 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions too low to register

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 86,714 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,188 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 57,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,440 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,637 miles

Emissions too low to register

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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SL14 ZZU is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL14 ZZU, 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

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What year was SL14 ZZU registered?

SL14 ZZU is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is SL14 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL14 ZZU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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