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SN14 HSU

2014 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Forester60,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN14 HSU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 115,428 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 101,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,443 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,991 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 66,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,410 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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SN14 HSU is a 2014 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 SN14 HSU, 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 SN14 HSU registered?

SN14 HSU is a 2014 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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